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

Zefikay Tablet Information

Zefikay Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Zefikay Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Zefikay Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Zefikay Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Zefikay Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Zefikay Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zefikay Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Zefikay Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Zefikay Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Zefikay Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Zefikay Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zefikay Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zefikay Tablet safe for pregnant women?

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

Safe
Is the use of Zefikay Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zefikay.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefikay Tablet on the Kidneys?

Zefikay rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zefikay Tablet on the Liver?

Zefikay does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefikay Tablet on the Heart?

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

Safe

Zefikay Tablet Contraindications

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

Is this Zefikay Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Zefikay Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zefikay Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Zefikay Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zefikay Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zefikay Tablet

Taking Zefikay Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefikay Tablet

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zefikay Tablet

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.