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Safix LB 50 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Safix LB 50 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Safix LB 50 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Safix LB 50 Tablet include Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. These side effects of Safix LB 50 Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Safix LB 50 Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Safix LB 50 Tablet related warnings talks about Safix LB 50 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Safix LB 50 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Safix LB 50 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Safix LB 50 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Safix LB 50 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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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Safix LB 50 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 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Safix LB does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Safix LB 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Safix LB 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Safix LB 50 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 50 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Safix LB 50 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Safix LB 50 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Safix LB 50 Tablet
It is safe to take Safix LB 50 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Safix LB 50 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Safix LB 50 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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