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Zifilac Oral Suspension is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. Secondary and off-label uses of Zifilac Oral Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Zifilac Oral Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Zifilac Oral Suspension also has some side effects, the most common being Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. These side effects of Zifilac Oral Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Zifilac Oral Suspension has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zifilac Oral Suspension related warnings talks about Zifilac Oral Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zifilac Oral Suspension is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Zifilac Oral Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zifilac Oral Suspension is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Zifilac Oral Suspension is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zifilac Oral Suspension is used -
Common
Is the use of Zifilac Oral Suspension safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Zifilac for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Zifilac Oral Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Zifilac does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Zifilac Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Zifilac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zifilac Oral Suspension on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Zifilac. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Zifilac Oral Suspension on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Zifilac on heart. So it is not known whether taking Zifilac will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zifilac Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zifilac Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Zifilac Oral Suspension is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zifilac Oral Suspension does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zifilac Oral Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zifilac Oral Suspension cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zifilac Oral Suspension
It is safe to take Zifilac Oral Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zifilac Oral Suspension
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zifilac Oral Suspension as it can have severe side effects.
Discontinuing Zifilac 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.
Zifilac 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.
Zifilac 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.
Zifilac and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
No, you can not buy Zifilac 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.
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