Cefixime Tablets IP 200 mg | Ceffon-200

Cefixime Tablets IP 200 mg | Ceffon-200

CEFFON-200 Cefixime tablet is an Antibiotic of the Cephalosporin group. This is a very famous antibiotic used all over the world. This is a safe antibiotic that has very few adverse effects. To reduce the adverse effects of Cefixime Ceffon-200 Tablet contains the Lactic acid bacillus 60 million spores which ease the stomach in the long use of antibiotics.

Cefixime Tablets IP 200 mg uses:

Cefixime 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat a number of bacterial infections. These infections are mainly otitis media, strep throat, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and Lyme disease. For gonorrhea typically only one dose is required for a full cure. Cefixime works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

It is very effective against gram positive bacteria, However, these days Cefixime+Ofloxacin tablets are also used in such conditions.

SIDE EFFECTS:

CEFIXIME: Ceffon-200 Tablet’s Side effects of Cefixime drug reactions include diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting. Hypersensitivity reactions like skin rashes, urticaria, and in some cases Stevens-Johnson syndrome have been reported.  There is no specific antidote reported for Cefixime overdosage. Gastric lavage may be performed. The dialysis process does not remove Cefixime in significant quantities.

DRUG INTERACTIONS WITH CEFFON-200 TABLET:

Alcohol – No major interaction has been observed between cefixime and alcohol, So patients can drink alcohol with a mention if he is habitual of drinking. In very rare cases cefixime may cause false-positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products

HOW CEFIXIME 200MG TABLETS WORK:

The bactericidal action of Cefixime is due to the inhibition of cell wall synthesis. It binds to one of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of the peptidoglycan synthesis in the bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.

Absorption Only 40–50% is absorbed from the GI tract (oral bioavailability). Absorption may be decreased when taken with food. The average peak concentration after administration of oral suspension is approximately 25–50% greater than the peak concentration following oral tablet or capsules administration

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CEFIXIME TABLET:

Q- Is cefixime a strong antibiotic?

A-In the context of action against bacteria, Cefixime is a strong antibiotic. But when discussing the effect on the body, this medicine is many safe and friendly medicines in comparison to other Cephalosporins and Amoxycillin with Clavulanate tablets.

Q-What are the side effects of cefixime?

A- Cefixime is among the cephalosporin which has the least side effects, common side effects are diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting. Hypersensitivity reactions like skin rashes, and urticaria.

Q- Is cefixime better than amoxicillin?

A-In a large number of positive clinical trials, it is observed that 71% of patients treated with cefixime and 74% with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid group cured successfully. The results suggested that cefixime is better comparable in safety and efficacy with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. 

Clinical Trial Studies on Cefixime Tablets

• Establish the Relationship Between Shift in Prescribing Pattern and Associated Shift in Sensitivity Pattern of Causative Microbes in UTI Patients in a Closed Community (UTI) [ClinicalTrials.gov)
• Cefixime for Alternative Syphilis Treatment [https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03660488?term=cefixime+tablets&draw=2&rank=4]

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Brand Name: CEFFON-200

Dosage Form: Tablets

Composition:  Cefixime 200mg +  Lactic acid bacillus 60 million spores

Packing: 10*10 ALU ALU DRIPOFF.

MRP: Rs. 131.00 PER 10 TABLETS

ALSO AVAILABLE:

CEFFON-OX:  Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablet

CEFFON-50: DRY SYRUP: (Cefixime 50mg/5ml)

LAADIC-MR :Diclofenac+Paracetamol+Chlorzoxazone Tablets

DOWN-650 (Paracetamol 650mg)

FEFON-XT-SYRUP: Ferrous Ascorbate eq. to elemental Iron 30mg AND Folic Acid 550 mcg

FASTER GEL: (Linseed Oil 3%, Diclofenac Sodium 1%, Methyl Salicylate 10 % and Menthol 5% Gel.)

LOBULAR-GM: (Clobetasol Propionate 0.5%, Neomycin Sulphate 0.5 %, Miconazole Nitrate  2% Cream.

Faster gel: Diclofenac, Linseed Oil, Salicylic acid, and Menthol gel

Tinto-MH Cream-: (Mometasone, Tretinoin, and Hydroquinone Cream)

Disclaimer:

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References:

• Drug Information Handbook for Infectious Diseases" by Lexi-Comp
• Antibiotics Simplified" by Jason C. Gallagher
• Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy" by David N. Gilbert
• Drugs@FDA: FDA-Approved Drugs [https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=206939]
• Cefixime-Oral products [FDA(.gov)] [https://www.fda.gov/drugs/development-resources/cefixime-oral-products]
• National Library of Medicines
• Penicillin-binding proteins articles from across Nature Portfolio [Nature Portfolio]