Cef 3 200mg Capsule 7pcs

Uses of Cef-3 200mg Capsule

Cef 3 is used to manage various bacterial infections such as:

• Typhoid fever
• Respiratory tract infections (such as bronchitis and pneumonia)
• Urinary tract infections (such as cystitis and kidney infections)
• Genital tract infections (such as gonorrhea)
• Ear infections (Ex. otitis media)
• Sinus infections (such as sinusitis)
• Throat infections (such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis)
• Stomach and biliary tract infections (such as cholecystitis)

Side Effects of Cef-3 200mg Capsule

Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness, as well as hypersensitivity reactions, may occur.

Quick Suggestions:

• Your doctor has prescribed Cefixime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Discontinue Cefixime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty in breathing.

Indications of Cef-3 200mg Capsule

Cefixime is used in the treatment of Bacterial Infections.

Pharmacology

Cefixime, the active ingredient, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It effectively targets a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Notably, it remains stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes, increasing its efficacy against resistant organisms.

Dosage & Administration of Cef-3 200mg Capsule

The usual treatment duration is 7 days, extendable up to 14 days if necessary. Dosage varies by age and severity of infection:

• Adults and children over 10 years: 200-400 mg daily, single or divided doses.
• Children (6 months to 10 years): 8 mg/kg/day, with specific doses provided for different age groups.
• Children weighing over 50 kg or older than 10 years: Adult dosage is recommended.

No specific antidote exists for overdose, but gastric lavage may be considered. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis does not effectively remove Cef-3 from the circulation.

Interaction

Cefixime may affect prothrombin times in patients on anticoagulant therapy, requiring caution.

Contraindications

Avoid in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy or lactation only if clearly needed, as safety in these populations is not well-established.

Precautions & Warnings

Exercise caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs or penicillin sensitivity. Monitor patients with impaired renal function. Cef-3 can alter normal colon flora, potentially leading to Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea.

Storage Conditions:

Store below 30ºC, protected from light and moisture, and keep out of children's reach.