Sefxim 100mg Tablet

Brand Name Sefxim 100mg Tablet
Salt Composition

Cefixime (100mg)

Strength 100mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablet(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antibiotic

SubCategory

Anti-Biotic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Zee Laboratories Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Zee Laboratories Ltd, Uchani, G.T. Road, Karnal, Haryana -132001, India.
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    Medical Description of Sefxim 100mg Tablet

    Sefxim 100mg tablet contains Cefixime 100mg used to treat conditions like urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea. Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. 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.


    Sefxim 100mg Tablet Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea


    Sefxim 100mg 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

    Gonorrhea:

    It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.

    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.

    Bone and joint infection

    Bone infection is also called Osteomyelitis. It is caused by bacteria called staphylococcus which travels through the bloodstream to the weak area in a bone. Symptoms include fever, pain, fatigue, tenderness, redness, and warmth.

    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 throat and tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.

    Otitis media

    Infection to the ear is called otitis media. It should be caused by bacteria. Cefixime is used to treat this bacterial infection.


    Sefxim 100mg Tablet Indication

    Sefxim 100mg tablet is prescribed in the following indications such as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea


    Mechanism of action of Sefxim 100mg Tablet

    Sefxim 100mg tablet contains Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.


    How Sefxim 100mg Tablet works

    Sefxim 100mg tablet contains Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.


    Sefxim 100mg Tablet Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefixime
    • 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
    • The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolyticanemia


    Sefxim 100mg Tablet Side Effects

    • Fever
    • Sore throat
    • Diarrhea
    • Abdominal pain
    • Indigestion


    FAQs for Sefxim 100mg Tablet

    • How long should I take Sefxim 100mg tablet?

    Normally the duration of this syrup is 7-14 days. You should take this according to your doctor advice

    • Is Sefxim 100mg tablet is effective?

    Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions

    • What if I do not get better after using Sefxim 100mg tablet?

    If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.


    Precautions and general warning of Sefxim 100mg Tablet

    Alcohol

    The use of alcohol does not produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered safe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it will not 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 a harmful effect on the developing fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    The tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    The 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 Sefxim 100mg Tablet

    The 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 Sefxim 100mg Tablet in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Sefxim 100mg Tablet in children

    Sefxim 100mg tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Sefxim 100mg Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Sefxim 100mg 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

    • 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 hemolyticanemia, 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


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment


    General instructions

    • Sefxim 100mg tablet contains Cefixime is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
    • Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract this helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms


    Drug Interaction of Sefxim 100mg Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    BCG vaccine live

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Cholera vaccine

    Use alternative drugs, 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 drug 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 drug competition for renal tubular clearance.

    Drug-Food Interaction

    The food may increase the effect of the drug 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 drug 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, then 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

    • 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.


    Fast Tag

    Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.

    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.

    This medicine is contraindicated to allergy, lidocaine, and calcium-containing products.