Cefirax

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• What is Cefirax
• Cefirax side effects
• Cefirax dosing
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• Frequently asked Questions
• What other drugs will affect Cefirax?
• Who should not take Cefirax?
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What is Cefirax

Cefirax is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Cefirax is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Cefirax may also be used for other purposes not listed in Cefirax guide.

Cefirax side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• unusual bleeding or bruising;
• cough, wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing;
• fast or pounding heartbeats;
• feeling like you might pass out;
• seizure ;
• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion); or
• increased thirst, loss of appetite, urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea, bloating, gas, constipation;
• stiff or tight muscles;
• back pain, muscle pain;
• headache, tired feeling;
• anxiety, nervousness, feeling restless or hyperactive;
• numbness or tingly feeling, warmth or redness under your skin;
• dizziness, spinning sensation;
• strange dreams, nightmares;
• stuffy nose;
• dry mouth, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
• diaper rash in an infant taking liquid Cefirax
• mild itching or skin rash; or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Cefirax dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Bronchitis:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days

Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:

Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections: 200 mg orally one time
Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.
Cefirax is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.

Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:

400 mg orally twice a day
Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.

Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired pneumonia: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Pyelonephritis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours
Therapy should be continued for about 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:

200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

Uncomplicated infection: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.

Usual Adult Dose for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection:

100 mg orally every 12 hours
Therapy should be continued for approximately 10 to 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bronchitis:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cystitis:

12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:

Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally one time
Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated.
Cefirax is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:

12 years or older: 400 mg orally twice a day
Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 days
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired pneumonia:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinusitis:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 10 days
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

Uncomplicated infection:
12 years or older: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
Maximum dose: 200 mg/day
12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.

Active ingredients: Cefpodoxime

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Akpod
Akpod 200mg Tablet		$0.26	Akesiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
50 mg x 30ml		$0.95
100 mg x 10's		$1.39
Biocef
250 mg x 4's		$1.46
Biocef 125mg TAB / 10		$2.10
Biocef 300mg Capsule		$0.37	Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Cafage-O
100 mg x 10's		$1.54
CAFAGE-O tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.87	Allenge
CAFAGE-O dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.95	Allenge
Cefolex
Cefoprox
CEFOPROX 100 MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$1.40	Cipla Ltd
CEFOPROX dry syr 100 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$1.53	Cipla
100 mg x 10's		$1.96
Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet		$0.21
CEFOPROX film-coated tab 200 mg x 6's		$3.01	Cipla
CEFOPROX dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.84	Cipla
CEFOPROX 50 MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$0.97	Cipla Ltd
CEFOPROX Dispersible Tablet / 50mg (10 units)		$1.19	Cipla
Ceforan-DS
Cefpo Basics
Cefpocom
Cefpocom 100mg Tablet		$0.15	Commonwealth Pharmaceuticals
Cefpocom 200mg TAB / 10		$2.14
CEFPOCOM dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$0.98	Commonwealth
CEFPOCOM 50MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$1.06	Commonwealth Pharmaceuticals
Cefpodoxime Ratiopharm
Cefpodoxime Zydus Enfants
Cefpodoxime ratiopharm Enfants et Nourrissons
Cefpodoxime suspension
Cepodix
Cepotus
Cepotus 100 mg Tablet		$0.17
CEPOTUS 200MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each)		$2.33	Icarus Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Cepotus 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.81	Icarus Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Cepotus 50mg Tablet DT		$0.10	Icarus Healthcare Pvt Ltd
CEPOTUS 50MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$0.98	Icarus Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Chun Di
Cipozed
Cipozed 100 mg Tablet		$0.19
200 mg x 10's		$3.15
Cipozed 50mg/5mL D -SYR / 30ml		$0.70
Cipozed 50mg TAB / 10		$1.12
Cp-DS
Doxim
Doxim 100 mg Tablet		$0.16
DOXIM tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.68	Prime Meditek
Doxim 100mg TAB / 10		$1.68
Doxim 200 mg Tablet		$0.29
DOXIM tab 200 mg x 10's		$3.15	Prime Meditek
Doxim 200mg TAB / 10		$3.15
Ecopod
ECOPOD tab 100 mg x 10's		$0.77	Schon (Reco)
200 mg x 10's		$1.26
ECOPOD tab 200 mg x 10's		$1.26	Schon (Reco)
Ecopod 200mg TAB / 10		$1.26
Efibact
Efibact 200mg Tablet		$0.16	Molekule India Pvt Ltd
200 mg x 10's		$2.79
Efibact 50mg/5mL D -SYR / 30ml		$0.77
50 mg x 10's		$0.91
Efibact 100mg Dry Syrup		$1.32	Molekule India Pvt Ltd
Epodox
Epodox 100mg Tablet DT		$0.19	Nitin Lifesciences Ltd
Epodox 50mg DT -TAB / 30		$3.15
50 mg x 30ml		$0.73
Epodox 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.88	Nitin Lifesciences Ltd
Heng Ze
Ipodex
Ipodex 30 ml Syrup		$0.14
IPODEX dispertab 200 mg x 10's		$3.63	Intra Labs
IPODEX dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.98	Intra Labs
Jia Bo
Metoxim
METOXIM oral susp 100 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$1.53	Novartis (Sandoz)
100 mg x 20's		$4.90
METOXIM Capsule/ Tablet / 200mg (20 units)		$8.12	Novartis
METOXIM dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$1.06	Novartis (Sandoz)
Microcef
100 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$1.53
MICROCEF 100MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$1.64	Micro Labs Ltd
MICROCEF 100MG/5ML SUSPENSION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML suspension each)		$1.83	Micro Labs Ltd
200 mg x 10's		$0.27
Microcef 50mg/5mL SUSP / 30ml		$0.76
Microcef 50mg/5ml Suspension		$1.16	Micro Labs Ltd
Min Xin
Monocef-O
Monocef-O 200mg FC-TAB / 10		$1.68
200 mg x 10's		$1.93
Monocef-O 50mg P -TAB / 10		$0.97
Nudoxim
Nudoxim 30 ml Syrup		$0.14
Nudoxim 200 mg Tablet		$0.31
NUDOXIM dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.87	Zenon
Nupod
100 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$1.61
NUPOD dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$2.04	AHPL
Nupod 200mg TAB / 10		$3.05
50 mg x 10's		$1.09
Nuprox
NUPROX tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.66	Nutramedica
Nuprox 200mg TAB / 10		$2.66
Orelox Children
Orelox Enfant et Nourrisson
Orelox junior
Orelox p?diatrique
Pedi-Cef
PEDI-CEF oral drops 25 mg x 1 mL x 10ml		$0.90	Olcare (Paed Care)
Pedi-Cef 25mg x 1mL O-DPS / 10ml		$0.90
Podman
Podman 100mg Tablet DT		$0.17	Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PODMAN 100MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$1.67	Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Podman 200mg Tablet		$0.27	Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PODMAN 200MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$2.70	Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Podman 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.74	Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PODMAN 50MG DRY SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (30 ML dry syrup each)		$0.74	Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Podman 50mg DRY-SYR / 18g		$0.74
PODMAN dry syr 50 mg x 18g		$0.74	Maneesh Healthcare
Podobid
Podobid 100mg Tablet		$0.15	Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PODOBID tab 200 mg x 10's		$1.53	Orchid
PODOBID 50 MG DRY SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (30 ML dry syrup each)		$0.60	Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PODOBID dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$0.82	Orchid
Porod
100 mg x 10's		$1.68
POROD tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.68	Positif (Afive)
Porod 100mg TAB / 10		$1.68
200 mg x 10's		$2.94
POROD tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.94	Positif (Afive)
Porod 200mg TAB / 10		$2.94
50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.87
POROD dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.87	Positif (Afive)
Porod 50mg/5mL D-SYR / 30ml		$0.87
Prancefpo
Proxcef
Pyricep
200 mg x 50's		$15.40
PYRICEP tab 200 mg x 10's		$3.08	Psycorem
PYRICEP dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$1.26	Psycorem
Roxetil
Sefpotec
Sefproxim
Si Li Tai
Simplicef
Starin
Tixor-O
200 mg x 10's		$1.67
Tixor-O 50mg DT-TAB / 10		$0.49
TIXOR-O dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$0.97	Elder
Vercef
125 mg	6	$1.23
Vercef 250 mg Capsule		$0.26
250 mg x 3's		$0.79
VERCEF 125 MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML suspension each)		$1.01	Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

References

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Cefirax - Frequently asked Questions

Can Cefirax be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Cefirax?

Before taking Cefirax, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• lithium (Lithobid);

• probenecid (Benemid);

• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);

• antiviral medicines such as adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir);

• cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid);

• a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others;

• a medication that reduces stomach acid, such as an antacid, or cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), ranitidine (Zantac), and others;

• IV antibiotics such as amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet), amikacin (Amikin), bacitracin (Baci-IM), capreomycin (Capastat), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), streptomycin, or vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);

• medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection, such as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf);

• medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis, such as mesalamine (Pentasa) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine); or

• pain or arthritis medicines such as aspirin (Anacin, Excedrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Cefirax. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start taking a new medication without telling your doctor.

Who should not take Cefirax?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Cefirax or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor ;

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefdinir (Omnicef);

• cefditoren (Spectracef);

• cefixime (Suprax);

• cefprozil (Cefzil);

• ceftibuten (Cedax);

• cefuroxime (Ceftin);

• cephalexin (Keflex); or

• cephradine (Velosef); and others.

Before taking Cefirax, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins) or if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or

• a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Cefirax passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Cefirax?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

The Cefirax tablet should be taken with food.

Cefirax oral suspension (liquid) can be taken with or without food.

Shake the liquid well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Cefirax.

Take Cefirax for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefirax will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Store Cefirax oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any unused medication that is older than 14 days.

Can Cefirax be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Cefirax be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Cefirax, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Cefirax. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology