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Wonfixime is indicated for the treatment of middle ear infections, sore throats and a few other health problems. In order for the drug to be highly effective during treatment, patients should learn about the use of Wonfixime, and follow the instructions of a specialist doctor.
1. Ingredients and effects of drug Wonfixime
Drug Wonfixime is an antibiotic with the main ingredients: Cefixime has a content of 200 mg, excipients just enough for 1 tablet. With the above ingredients, the drug works to treat upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections.
Currently the drug is indicated in the treatment of the following diseases:
The drug is indicated for use in the treatment of bacterial infections Upper and lower respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis , ... Infections of the urinary tract and genitals: gonorrhea, pyelonephritis, ... Gastrointestinal infections: cholecystitis, typhoid. In addition, the drug is also used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues.
With the uses of Wonfixime, the drug can be used for both children and adults.
2. Dosage of Wonfixime
As recommended, Wonfixime should only be used for 7 to 14 days, not longer, because this may affect health.
Currently, the use of Wonfixime can be dosed as follows:
Adults
The usual dose is 200-400mg/day, depending on the severity of the infection, it can be taken once or divided into 2 doses 12 hours apart. . Children:
For children over 12 years old or weighing over 50kg: can be used according to the adult dose. Children 6 months - 12 years old: the dose is 8mg per kg of body weight per day, taken once or divided into 2 times each time 12 hours apart. To use Wonfixime to have the best effect, it is necessary to follow the instructions exactly. Do not arbitrarily increase the dose as well as shorten or prolong the time of taking the drug without the permission of the doctor.
Arbitrarily changing the dose will affect the drug concentration in the blood, which may reduce the effectiveness of treatment or increase the risk of toxicity when the drug concentration in the blood is too high.
When using the drug, it is also necessary to pay close attention to the drugs you are using as well as food because there may be drug interactions that may affect the drug.
3. Side effects when taking the drug Wonfixime
During the use of the drug may cause some undesirable effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, loss of appetite, pseudomembranous colitis, headache, dizziness. , restlessness, insomnia, fatigue or erythema, urticaria, fever caused by the drug.. These side effects can go away when the drug is stopped... However, the situation of experiencing side effects about the drug is not much. , so the patient should not be too worried.
If you notice any signs or changes during the use of the drug, you should contact your doctor for timely advice.
4. Notes when using Wonfixime
In order to use the drug effectively, safely and bring good effects, patients should note a few things:
Patients with liver and kidney problems should not take the drug Women during pregnancy Breastfeeding should also not use the drug, because this may affect the health of the child. In-depth consultation Medicines need to be taken at the correct dose as directed by your doctor to get the best results. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight Children under 6 months of age are not recommended to take Wonfixime medicine may cause interactions with a few other drugs including: Nifedipine, Carbamazepine, Probenecid , anticoagulants... so patients should be very careful. The above are important notes when using Wonfixime. If you have any questions or concerns about the process of taking medication, you should consult for the most appropriate instructions.
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