Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefixime(400mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Dt
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It prevents the bacteria from forming the bacterial cell wall which is needed for them to survive. CEFTAS 400MG must be taken with or without food. Try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
Like all beta-lactam antibiotics, cefixime binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, causing the inhibition of the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis
The pharmacokinetic profile of cefixime is significantly altered in patients with marked renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 20 ml/min), and in such cases dosage should be reduced from 400 to 200 mg/day. Haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis do not remove significant amounts of the drug from the body
Allergic reaction (such as rash, joint pain, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue)
Blistering or bleeding of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, flu-like symptoms, and fever (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Severe blistering rash where layers of the skin may peel off to leave large areas of raw exposed skin over the body, feeling of being generally unwell, chills and aching muscles (Toxic epidermal necrolysis)
Skin lesions with a pink/red ring and a pale centre which may be itchy, scaly, or filled with fluid. The rash may appear especially on the palms or soles of your feet (erythema multiforme)
Infections more easily than usual and bruise or bleed more easily than normal (blood disorder)
Nose bleeds, bleeding gums, chills, tiredness, pale skin (often with a yellow tinge), shortness of breath (haemolytic anaemia)
Changes in the way the kidneys are working or blood in your child’s urine
Fits (convulsions)
Encephalopathy (symptoms such as feeling confused, feeling less alert or aware of things than usual, unusual muscle movements or stiffness)
Severe watery diarrhoea, feeling weak, fever (Pseudomembranous colitis)
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate)
chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)
chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
CEFTAS 400MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.
Alcohol should be avoided along with Ceftas Tablet as it can worsen the side effects such as sweating, headache, increased heartbeat, redness of the skin.
CEFTAS 400MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections. ...
Otitis Media. ...
Pharyngitis And Tonsillitis. ...
Acute Exacerbations Of Chronic Bronchitis. ...
Uncomplicated Gonorrhea (Cervical/Urethral) ...
Usage.
Talk to your doctor if you are taking, Medicine such as warfarin (used for thin blood)
Do not crush or chew the medicine.
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
It is advisable to complete the course of antibiotics and do not miss any dose. If you have missed any dose of this medicine, take it as early as you remember. If it is the time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosage schedule. Do not take the a double dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed one.
If you have taken too much of Ceftas Tablet, seek medical care immediately, as this medicine may damage your brain (Encephalopathy).
You have kidney disease or kidney failure
You have severe skin adverse reactions
You had or have encephalopathy characterized by fits, confusion, altered consciousness, feeling less alert
You have a blood disorder known as haemolytic anaemia (the breakdown of red blood cells)
Always take CEFTAS 400MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
FAQs ABOUT CEFTAS 400MG
Is CEFTAS 400MG effective?
Yes, it is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can CEFTAS 400MG be crushed?
No, Swallow the medicine as whole with a drink of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
Can I take CEFTAS 400MG during kidney disease?
It should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases.
