Bestcef 400 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Biopharma limited
Also available as
Bestcef 200 mg capsule Bestcef 100 mg suspension Bestcef forte 200 mg suspension Bestcef 25 mg pediatric drop

Title

Bestcef 400 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotics

Description

Bestcef is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is indicated for the treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, and more.

Dosage

Adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily for 7 days, and may be continued for up to 14 days if required.

Pharmacology

Cefixime is a third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration which interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.

Interaction with anticoagulants

Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in some patients, so caution is advised in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy.

Contraindications

Not to be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Rash
  • Pruritis
  • Thrombocytopenia

Storage conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Chemical structure

  • Molecular formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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Pregnancy and lactation

Caution should be exercised when administered to pregnant or nursing women.

Precautions

Use with caution in patients with renal impairment and those who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs. Use in pregnancy and lactation should be avoided.

Overdose effects

Gastric Lavage may be indicated; otherwise, no specific antidote exists. Bestcef is not removed in significant quantities from the circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

Therapeutic class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Pregnancy category

Category B: No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Storage and disposal instructions

Keep in a cool dry place in the original pack. Ensure it remains unreachable to children and pets. Proper disposal of expired and unused medication is important.

Recommended uses

  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Tonsillitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Fungal Infections
  • Gonococcal Infections

Special dietary instructions

Continue normal diet unless advised otherwise by a doctor.

Interactions with other medications

  • Contraceptive medications
  • Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)

Time to effect

Starts working as soon as ingested, but may take a few days to relieve symptoms completely.

Quick tips

  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment.
  • Take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Inform your doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after finishing the full course.

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