Cef-3 200 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 630.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Cef 3 ds 400 mg capsule Cef 3 100 mg suspension Cef 3 forte 200 mg suspension Cef 3 25 mg pediatric drop Cef 3 max 100 mg pediatric drop

Title and Categories

  • Cef-3 200 mg Capsule
  • Oral Cephalosporin Antibiotic
  • Third Generation Cephalosporins

Dimensions

  • Capsule form
  • 200 mg strength

Color Options

  • NA

Functions

  • Treats bacterial infections
  • Prevents bacterial cell wall formation
  • Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of organisms
  • Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme

Materials

  • Cefixime (active ingredient)
  • Cephalosporin antibiotics

Technical Specifications

  • 40%-50% absorption rate with or without food
  • Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
  • Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
  • Therapeutic class: Third generation Cephalosporins
  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Design Elements

  • Chemical structure visualization available

Usability Features

  • Dosage & administration instructions provided
  • Commonly asked questions section for user guidance

Color

  • NA

Storage

  • Store below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Safety Features

  • Not removed significantly by dialysis
  • No specific antidote for overdose

Dosage Forms

  • Capsule

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Cautious administration during lactation

Warnings and Precautions

  • Caution with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Cross-allergenicity with penicillins
  • Caution in patients with renal impairment
  • Alteration of normal colon flora
  • Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation unless essential

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times with anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Mild and self-limiting nature of adverse reactions
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea, nausea)
  • Central nervous system effects (headache, dizziness)
  • Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, urticaria)
  • Hematological effects (thrombocytopenia)
  • Mild transient changes in liver and renal function tests

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote available

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