Cefilife 50mg Dry Syrup
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Manufactured By Leo Pharmaceuticals
Composition Cefixime (50mg)
Package Size ( 30ml Dry Syrup in a bottle )
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Description:
Cefilife 50mg Dry Syrup is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, throat, and urinary tract - the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. This syrup kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Cefilife 50mg Dry Syrup
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A: Cefilife is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).
Q: Is Cefilife used for diarrhea?
A: Cefilife has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.
Q: Is Cefilife a cephalosporin?
A: Yes, Cefilife belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.
Q: Is Cefilife safe for infants?
A: Safety of Cefilife in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.
Q: Is Cefilife a penicillin?
A: Cefilife is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.
Q: Does Cefilife cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Cefilife. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.
Q: Does Cefilife cause constipation?
A: Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Cefilife. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Cefilife.
Q: Does Cefilife cure chlamydia?
A: Cefilife is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.
Q: Does Cefilife contain penicillin?
A: Cefilife is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.
Q: Does Cefilife cover pseudomonas?
A: No, Cefilife is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Cefilife. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Q: Does Cefilife contain sulfur?
A: No, Cefilife does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.
Q: Does Cefilife cure syphilis?
A: Cefilife is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.
Q: Does Cefilife cure gonorrhea?
A: Cefilife can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.
Q: Does Cefilife treat typhoid?
A: Cefilife is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Cefilife in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.
Q: Does Cefilife affect birth control?
A: There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Cefilife may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Cefilife.
Q: Can I take Cefilife with azithromycin?
A: No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefilife and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Cefilife and doxycycline together?
A: No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefilife and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Cefilife with paracetamol?
A: No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefilife and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Cefilife with folic acid?
A: Folic acid can be taken with Cefilife as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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