Cefix 200 Mg (Cefixime)

What is Cefix 200 mg Tablet?

Cefix 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic belonging that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases.

Cefix 200mg Tablet should be given under the supervision of a doctor or health professional. Use it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Using it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it.

The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete the full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back or worsen. It will not work for viral infections such as the flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

How Cefix 200 mg Tablet Works

Cefix 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How To Use Cefix 200 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefix 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Cefix 200 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cefix 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side Effects Of Cefix 200mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cefix

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Cefix 200mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Cefix 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

Cefix 200mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefix 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Cefix 200mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefix 200mg Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cefix 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Cefix 200 mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cefix 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. How long should I take Cefix 200 mg Tablet?

Cefix 200mg Tablet is usually prescribe for 7-14 days. You should take it for the full duration of your treatment as advise by your doctor.

2. What if I do not get better after using Cefix 200 mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

3. Can the use of Cefix 200 mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cefix 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Cefix 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria, but it can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

4. Is Cefix 200 mg Tablet effective?

Cefix 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cefix 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.