Taxifa S: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Taxifa S Information

Taxifa S, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Taxifa S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Taxifa S depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taxifa S as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Taxifa S go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Taxifa S has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Taxifa S has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Taxifa S related warnings section.

Taxifa S is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Taxifa S have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Taxifa S may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Taxifa S is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Taxifa S Benefits & Uses

Taxifa S is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Taxifa S 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Taxifa S Side Effects

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

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Colitis
Vaginal inflammation

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache

Taxifa S Related Warnings

Is the use of Taxifa S safe for pregnant women?

Taxifa S is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Taxifa S safe during breastfeeding?

Taxifa S does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Taxifa S on the Kidneys?

Taxifa S has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Taxifa S on the Liver?

Taxifa S is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Taxifa S on the Heart?

Using Taxifa S does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Taxifa S with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Taxifa S Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Taxifa S

Is this Taxifa S habit forming or addictive?

Taxifa S is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Taxifa S. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Taxifa S is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Taxifa S is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Taxifa S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Taxifa S

You can take Taxifa S with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxifa S

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Taxifa S with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Taxifa S

Question over 5 years ago

Is Taxifa S bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

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

Taxifa S is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria die.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Taxifa S?

Take Taxifa S as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Taxifa S cover anaerobes?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Taxifa S covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Taxifa S cover enterococcus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Taxifa S covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Taxifa S with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Taxifa S can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.