3-C 200 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (12's pack: ৳ 420.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Edruc limited
Also available as
3 c 100 mg suspension 3 c 400 mg capsule

Indications

  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
  • Demonstrated efficacy against specific pathogens

Pharmacology

  • Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
  • Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days if required
  • Recommended adult dosage 200-400 mg daily
  • Dosage for children based on age and weight
  • Special dosage for typhoid

Interaction

  • Possible increase in prothrombin times in some patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mostly mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed in clinical trials
  • Frequent gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Possible CNS, hypersensitivity, hematological, and clinical chemistry side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Limited data on use in pregnant women
  • Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Risk of severe reactions in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Altered normal flora of the colon and potential antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists
  • Not significantly removed by dialysis

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula: C16H15N5O7S2
  • Chemical structure provided in the form of an image

Common Questions

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  • Ability of 3-C 200 mg Capsule to treat cold and flu
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  • Use of 3-C 200 mg Capsule to treat diarrhea and constipation
  • Possible interactions with contraception and acetaminophen
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Tablet Color

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Tablet Size

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Active Ingredients

  • Cefixime

Brand Name

3-C 200 mg Capsule

Manufacturer

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Packaging

  • Capsules

Expiration Date

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Country of Origin

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Usability Features

  • Oral administration

Alternative Dosage Forms

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Flavor Options

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Age Group

  • Adults, Children over 10 years

Dimensions

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Technical Specifications

  • Absorption of Cefixime is about 40-50%, regardless of food intake

Design Elements

  • Chemical structure image provided

Materials

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Additional Accessories

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Warranty Information

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Certifications

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Special Features

  • Effective against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes

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