Zefikay Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zefikay Information

Zefikay is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Zefikay have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Zefikay is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zefikay as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zefikay are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zefikay is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zefikay related warnings talks about Zefikay's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zefikay contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Zefikay have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zefikay is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Zefikay Benefits & Uses
Zefikay Dosage & How to Take
Zefikay Side Effects
Zefikay Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zefikay with Other Drugs
Zefikay Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zefikay
Zefikay Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zefikay Benefits & Uses

Zefikay is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
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
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Zefikay 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zefikay Related Warnings

Is the use of Zefikay safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Zefikay without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Zefikay safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zefikay.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefikay on the Kidneys?

Zefikay rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zefikay on the Liver?

Zefikay does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefikay on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zefikay with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Zefikay Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zefikay 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 Zefikay

Is this Zefikay habit forming or addictive?

Zefikay does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zefikay only as per medical advice.

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

No, Zefikay is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zefikay Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zefikay

Taking Zefikay with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefikay

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zefikay and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zefikay

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Zefikay?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Zefikay can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zefikay treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Zefikay 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 over 5 years ago

Is Zefikay safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Zefikay 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zefikay with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Zefikay 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Zefikay?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Zefikay 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.