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Safix LB 100 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Safix LB 100 Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Safix LB 100 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Safix LB 100 Tablet are Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Usually, these side effects of Safix LB 100 Tablet 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 Safix LB 100 Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Safix LB 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Safix LB 100 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Safix LB 100 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Safix LB 100 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Safix LB 100 Tablet 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Safix LB 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Safix LB in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Safix LB 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Safix LB does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Safix LB 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Safix LB can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Safix LB 100 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Safix LB. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Safix LB 100 Tablet on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Safix LB on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Safix LB 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Safix LB 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Safix LB 100 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Safix LB 100 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Safix LB 100 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Safix LB 100 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Safix LB 100 Tablet
It is safe to take Safix LB 100 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Safix LB 100 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Safix LB 100 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Safix LB 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.
Safix LB can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Safix LB 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.
Yes, Safix LB 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.
Yes Safix LB 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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