Mefoxin (Cefoxitin Sodium)

Mefoxin Information

Mefoxin is a kind of antibiotic that belongs to the class called cephalosporins. Mefoxin works by killing the bacteria causing the infection.

Mefoxin Indications

Mefoxin is indicated to treat serious infections caused by bacteria or germs. Infections such as these may occur in the different parts of the body.

MEFOXIN is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria (germs). These infections may occur in different parts of the body. Mefoxin is also indicated to prevent infections before, during, and after surgery. In addition, Mefoxin is also indicated to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea. Mefoxin is sometimes given with other antibiotics. Mefoxin may also be used for purposes not mentioned here.

Mefoxin Warnings

Do not use Mefoxin if you are allergic to one or any of its components or ingredients. Also, do not use Mefoxin if you have serious allergic reactions to penicillin antibiotics and to local anaesthetics, including lignocaine.

Mefoxin is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Mefoxin may cause severe damage to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor first before taking Mefoxin if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during the treatment period.

Studies conducted shows that Mefoxin passes into the breast milk of nursing mothers. Mefoxin may harm the mother and the breast-feeding infant. Consult your doctor first before you use Mefoxin if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Before taking Mefoxin, inform your doctor first if you have any kidney disease.

Mefoxin Intake Guidelines

Follow exactly as directed by your doctor on how to take Mefoxin drug. Do not deviate from any one of his/her directions. To get the most desirable results, do not miss any dose of Mefoxin medication.

Mefoxin Dosage

Obtain you Mefoxin dosage from your doctor. Dosage of Mefoxin may vary from person to person.

Mefoxin Overdose

There is no sufficient information given on Mefoxin overdose. However, seek for an immediate medical attention as soon as possible if you suspect an overdose of Mefoxin or if you feel any unusual effects of Mefoxin.

Mefoxin Missed Dose

Immediately take the missed dose of Mefoxin as soon as you remember it. However, if it is time for your next Mefoxin dose, skip the missed one and take the regular scheduled dose of your Mefoxin medicine. It is important not to take a double dose of Mefoxin medication.

Mefoxin Side Effects

As any other drugs do, Mefoxin may also entail several severe and less severe side effects. Inform your doctor immediately if you feel anything unusual after taking Mefoxin medication. Side effects of Mefoxin may include the following:

Allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat
Skin problems such as rashes
Fainting
Dizziness
Anaemia
Severe abdominal cramps
Jaundice
Diarrhoea

Other side effects of Mefoxin not stated here may also occur. Consult your doctor immediately if you feel anything unusual or bothersome side effects of Mefoxin. However, do not be alarmed with the above-listed side effects that Mefoxin may entail. You may not even experience even one from these above-stated side effects. Not all individual may experienced the side effects that Mefoxin medicine may cause.

Mefoxin Drug Reactions

There are no data provided on other drugs that may interact with the work of Mefoxin. However, inform your doctor first before you use any other drugs together with your Mefoxin medication, including herbal products. Mixing together several different kinds of drugs, prescribe or over-the-counter may it be may just worsen the situation or the side effects that it may cause. It may also result to death.