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

Zefix Benefits & Uses

Zefix 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

Zefix 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

Zefix Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zefix is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द
Swelling

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Rash
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia
Urticaria
Maculopapular rash

Zefix Related Warnings

Is the use of Zefix safe for pregnant women?

Zefix is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zefix safe during breastfeeding?

Zefix does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefix on the Kidneys?

Zefix rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zefix on the Liver?

Zefix is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefix on the Heart?

Zefix is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zefix with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Zefix Contraindications

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

Is this Zefix habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zefix is addictive.

No
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 Zefix can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zefix should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Zefix in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Zefix Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zefix

Taking Zefix with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefix

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zefix

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Zefix over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, you can not buy Zefix 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

Can I take Zefix with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Zefix and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Zefix?

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

Zefix can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zefix treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Zefix 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

Can I take Zefix for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Zefix can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.