Nicef OZ Tablet
Brand Name | Nicef OZ Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Cefixime + Ornidazole |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 6 Tablet(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India. |
You Save : Rs.11.80 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefixime and Ornidazole
- Kindly avoid using this medicine while you are receiving Lidocaine and calcium-containing products
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment, Seizures
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine if you have a history of neurological disease and blood dyscrasias
- It should be administered with caution in patients with a history of chronic alcoholics
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Dark-colored stools
- Flatulence
- Difficulty in urinating
- How long does Nicef OZ Tablet take to work?
- What if I don’t get better after using the Nicef OZ Tablet?
- Can I stop taking the Nicef OZ Tablet when I feel better?
- Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
- Long-term use may cause bacterial or fungal overgrowth
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, kindly discontinue the treatment if you have anemia
- The use of this medicine may cause a renal failure like tubulointerstitial nephritis
- It produces limited effect against anaerobes
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Nicef OZ Tablet
Nicef OZ Tablet contains Cefixime and Ornidazole used to treat conditions like Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), and Otitis media. Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat infections and it mainly targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract bacterial infection. Ornidazole is an antiprotozoal agent which works by killing the microbes by damaging their DNA. The combination of this medicine is used to fight against the microbes and prevent the further growth of the bacteria. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Don’t break, chew, or crush the tablet
Nicef OZ Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), and Otitis media
Nicef OZ Tablet Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Acute bronchitis
It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.
Lower respiratory tract infections
Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Infection of the swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils is called pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The infection that affects both the throat and the tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.
Otitis media
It is also called as ear infections. While comparing with adults children are more prone to this infection. It is caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include ear pain, difficulty in sleeping, loss of balance, headache, loss of appetite and drainage of fluid from the ear.
Nicef OZ Tablet Indication
Nicef OZ Tablet is prescribed in the following indications such Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), and Otitis media
Mechanism of action of Nicef OZ Tablet
Nicef OZ Tablet contains Cefixime and Ornidazole it is a combination of two medicines. Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections. Ornidazole is an antiprotozoal that produces its action by killing the microbes by damaging their DNA.
How Nicef OZ Tablet works
Nicef OZ Tablet contains Cefixime and Ornidazole it is a combination of two medicines. Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections. Ornidazole is an antiprotozoal that produces its action by killing the microbes by damaging their DNA.
Nicef OZ Tablet Contraindication
Nicef OZ Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Nicef OZ Tablet
It usually starts working as soon as you take the tablet But it may take some days to kill the microorganism
After completing your course of treatment, if you feel like not feeling better. Kindly inform your doctor
Without completing the course of treatment you should not withdraw the medicine even if you feel better. It may worsen the condition or reoccurrence your symptoms.
Precautions and general warning of Nicef OZ Tablet
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol is considered unsafe while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
No, it is considered that the use of this medicine will affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
No, information is available regarding the use of this tablet during breastfeeding. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Kidney Problem
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients with renal dysfunction. The use of this medicine does not require any dose adjustments.
Liver Disease
Nicef OZ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Nicef OZ Tablet
Nicef OZ Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Nicef OZ Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Nicef OZ Tablet in children
Nicef OZ Tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Nicef OZ Tablet in Elderly Patients
Nicef OZ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Nicef OZ Tablet contains Cefixime and Ornidazole used to treat conditions like Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), and Otitis media.
Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat infections and it mainly targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract bacterial infection. Ornidazole is an antiprotozoal agent which works by killing the microbes by damaging their DNA. The combination of this medicine is used to fight against the microbes and prevent the further growth of the bacteria.
Drug Interaction of Nicef OZ Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative medicine, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cefixime will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Warfarin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine may decrease the vitamin K producing intestinal flora and increase the INR level after a few days
Furosemide
The use of cefixime increase the toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk of developing nephrotoxicity
Aspirin
The use of cefixime will increase the effect of aspirin by acidic medicine competition for renal tubular clearance.
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the medicine in your body so it is advised to take this tablet with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This medicine should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urine. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. It should be used with caution in a patient with kidney disease. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's condition, dose adjustment is needed.
Seizures
Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, they will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Nicef OZ Tablet contains Cefixime and Ornidazole used to treat conditions like Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), and Otitis media.
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, stomach, and urinary tract.
Ornidazole is antiprotozoal used to kill other infectious microorganisms in addition to bacteria by binding their DNA. The combination of these two drugs shows more effective to treat the infection.
This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.