Bactofix is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Bactofix depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Bactofix 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bactofix is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Bactofix safe for pregnant women?
Bactofix is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Bactofix safe during breastfeeding?
Bactofix does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bactofix on the Kidneys?
Bactofix has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactofix on the Liver?
Using Bactofix does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Bactofix on the Heart?
You can take Bactofix without any fear of damage to the heart.
Bactofix should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bactofix unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bactofix habit forming or addictive?
Bactofix is not addictive in nature.
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 Bactofix can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bactofix should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bactofix for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bactofix
You can take Bactofix with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactofix
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bactofix and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Bactofix 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.
Bactofix and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes Bactofix 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Bactofix is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
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