CEFRAX 200

Description

CEFRAX 200 Tablet is an antibiotic from Cipla Ltd., containing Cefixime 200 mg. It belongs to the third-generation cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Doctors commonly prescribe CEFRAX 200 for respiratory tract infections (such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis), urinary tract infections (UTIs), ear infections (otitis media), skin and soft tissue infections, and typhoid fever.

The active ingredient, Cefixime, works by blocking the formation of bacterial cell walls, causing bacterial death and preventing infection from spreading.

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Key Benefits of CEFRAX 200:

• Provides effective treatment for respiratory, urinary, ear, skin, and soft tissue infections.

• Plays an important role in typhoid fever management.

• Helps relieve infection-related symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, ear pain, and painful urination.

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How to Take:

• Take orally with or without food (preferably after meals to minimize stomach upset).

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.

• Complete the entire course as prescribed by your doctor to avoid resistance.

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Precautions:

• Should be taken only on a doctor’s prescription.

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins, penicillins, or other antibiotics.

• Use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver disease.

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take only if clearly advised by a doctor.

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Possible Side Effects:

• Common: Diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, bloating, headache, mild rash.

• Rare but serious: Severe allergic reaction, persistent diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis).

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Storage:

• Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.

• Keep away from children’s reach.