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Mexaflo is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Mexaflo have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mexaflo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mexaflo as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Mexaflo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mexaflo is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Mexaflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Mexaflo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mexaflo in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Mexaflo are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Mexaflo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Mexaflo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Mexaflo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Mexaflo safe for pregnant women?
Mexaflo can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Mexaflo, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mexaflo safe during breastfeeding?
Mexaflo can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Mexaflo on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Mexaflo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Mexaflo on the Liver?
Mexaflo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mexaflo on the Heart?
Mexaflo has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mexaflo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mexaflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mexaflo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mexaflo is addictive.
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 Mexaflo can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Mexaflo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mexaflo in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mexaflo
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Mexaflo to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mexaflo
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Mexaflo as it can have severe side effects.
Mexaflo is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Yes, long-term use of Mexaflo can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Mexaflo can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Take Mexaflo as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Discontinuing Mexaflo on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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