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Viocef 50 Dry Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Viocef 50 Dry Syrup can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Viocef 50 Dry Syrup related warnings talks about Viocef 50 Dry Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Viocef 50 Dry Syrup contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Viocef 50 Dry Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Viocef 50 Dry Syrup is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Viocef 50 Dry Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Viocef 50 Dry Syrup is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Viocef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Viocef.
What is the effect of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?
Viocef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup on the Liver?
Viocef is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Viocef for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Viocef 50 Dry Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Viocef 50 Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Viocef 50 Dry Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Viocef 50 Dry Syrup can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Viocef 50 Dry Syrup is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Viocef 50 Dry Syrup in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Viocef 50 Dry Syrup
Taking Viocef 50 Dry Syrup with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Viocef 50 Dry Syrup
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Viocef 50 Dry Syrup with alcohol.
Yes Viocef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Yes, Viocef can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes, Viocef can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Viocef is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Viocef is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
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