Safexim 200 (Cefixime Dispersible, Abbott)

Safexime 200mg Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER
Biosafe Formulations

SALT COMPOSITION
Cefixime (200mg)

STORAGE
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Safexime 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic belonging that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases.

Safexime 200mg Tablet should be given under the supervision of a doctor or health professional. Use it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Using it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete the full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back or worsen. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by a doctor.

USES OF SAFEXIME TABLET

Treatment of Bacterial infections
BENEFITS OF SAFEXIME TABLET
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Safexime 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SAFEXIME TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them:
Common side effects of Safexime
Nausea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea

HOW SAFEXIME TABLET WORKS

Safexime 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

SAFETY ADVICE
Kidney
CAUTION
Safexime 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Safexime 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION
Safexime 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Safexime 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming
No

Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation

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