Xim: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Xim Benefits & Uses

Xim is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Xim Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xim Related Warnings

Is the use of Xim safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Xim in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Xim safe during breastfeeding?

Xim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Xim on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Xim on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Xim on the Liver?

Xim does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Xim on the Heart?

You can take Xim without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Xim with Other Drugs

Xim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Xim Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xim unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Xim

Is this Xim habit forming or addictive?

Xim is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Xim you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Xim only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Xim is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Xim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xim

It is safe to take Xim with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Xim

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Xim with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Xim

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Xim cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Xim on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Xim in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Xim over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Xim over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Xim treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Xim 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Xim works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Xim works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.