Velofix 200 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Pharmasia limited
Also available as
Velofix 400 mg capsule Velofix 100 mg suspension Velofix ds 200 mg suspension

Title

  • Velofix 200 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Cephalosporins
  • Medication

Description

  • Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
  • Pharmacology: Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration
  • Dosage & Administration
  • Interaction with anticoagulant therapy
  • Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
  • Side Effects including gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system effects, and hypersensitivity reactions
  • Pregnancy & Lactation precautions
  • Precautions & Warnings for patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Overdose Effects and management
  • Therapeutic Class: Third generation Cephalosporins
  • Storage Conditions: Below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture
  • Chemical Structure: Molecular Formula C16H15N5O7S2

Color Options

  • No specific color options

Size

  • 200 mg

Packaging

  • Capsule form

Ingredients

  • Cefixime

Bactericidal Activity

  • Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity against a wide variety of organisms

Treatment Duration

  • Usual course of 7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days if required

Recommended Dosage

  • Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily; Children dosage: 8 mg/kg/day

Renal Impairment Dosage

  • Adjusted dosage in severe renal impairment

Anticoagulant Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times noted in a few patients

Hypersensitivity Reactions

  • Allergy symptoms including rash, pruritis, urticaria, and drug fever

Pregnancy Usage

  • Use only if clearly needed, caution during lactation

Renal Function Assessment

  • Assessment and dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment

Storage Instruction

  • Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture

Chemical Formula

  • C16H15N5O7S2

Gastrointestinal Side Effects

  • Diarrhoea, stool changes, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence

Central Nervous System Effects

  • Headache, dizziness

Hematological & Clinical Chemistry Effects

  • Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

Miscellaneous Side Effects

  • Genital pruritis, vaginitis

Drug Excretion

  • Not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Instructions for Storage and Disposal

  • Keep in a cool dry place, in its original pack, and out of reach of children

Treatment Uses

  • For bacterial infection treatment; not effective for viral infections like flu

Instructions for Completion

  • Complete the full course of treatment even if feeling better

Alcohol Interaction

  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Velofix 200 mg Capsule

Contraindications in Children

  • Not established safety and efficacy in children aged less than 6 months

Antibiotic Resistance Risk

  • Use only when needed to avoid antibiotic resistance

Ceiling Temperature

  • 30°C

Chemical Structure Image

  • URL to chemical structure image

Common Questions

  • Frequently asked questions and answers about Velofix 200 mg Capsule

Child Dosage Guidance

  • Prescribed volumes of suspension based on age

Drug Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Dietary Instructions

  • Continue normal diet unless advised otherwise by the doctor

Onset of Action

  • Starts working as soon as ingested, may take a few days for complete relief

Non-Effective Conditions

  • Not effective for colds, flu, or other viral infections

Infant Usage Precaution

  • Not positively established safety in newborns or infants less than 6 months; consult a doctor before usage

Penicillin Variant

  • Not a penicillin variant; belongs to cephalosporin antibiotic class

Loose-Motion Side Effect

  • Diarrhoea, associated with higher doses only

Constipation Side Effect

  • Unusual side effect, consult a doctor if persistent and related to medication ingestion

Contraception Interaction

  • No evidence of effect on contraceptive medications

Acetaminophen Interaction

  • No clinically proven interactions with Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), consult a doctor for concurrent usage

Post-Treatment Advice

  • Inform your doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen post-treatment

Quick Tips

  • Prescribed to cure the infection, complete the course, take with food, and discontinue if allergic reaction occurs

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