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Zefikay Dry Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Zefikay Dry Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Zefikay Dry Syrup depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Zefikay Dry Syrup side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zefikay Dry Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zefikay Dry Syrup is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zefikay Dry Syrup related warnings talks about Zefikay Dry Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zefikay Dry Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Zefikay Dry Syrup with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Zefikay Dry Syrup is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zefikay Dry Syrup 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Zefikay Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zefikay without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Zefikay Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Zefikay.
What is the effect of Zefikay Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?
Zefikay rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zefikay Dry Syrup on the Liver?
Zefikay does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Zefikay Dry Syrup on the Heart?
You can take Zefikay without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zefikay Dry Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zefikay Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Zefikay Dry Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zefikay Dry Syrup you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zefikay Dry Syrup only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zefikay Dry Syrup is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zefikay Dry Syrup
Taking Zefikay Dry Syrup with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefikay Dry Syrup
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zefikay Dry Syrup and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Zefikay 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 Zefikay 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, Zefikay is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Zefikay 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.
Zefikay 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)