Description
Cefixime and Clavulanic Acid Tablets come with the branding “AFOCEF-CV” and is an antibiotic medication that treats numerous bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ear, throat, lungs, and uncomplicated gonorrhoea. Bacterial infections occur because of the growth of harmful bacteria within or on the body. Harmful or infectious bacteria can ill your body and divide rapidly in your body. Toxic chemicals are produced by harmful bacteria, which can harm tissue and ill your body ill. It is not effective against viral infections such as the cold and flu.
Cefixime and Clavulanic Acid Tablets are a combination of two antibiotics, i.e., Cefixime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefixime inhibits the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is essential for their survival, thus killing the bacteria and inhibiting the spread of infection. Clavulanic acid inhibits by increasing the action of cefixime against bacteria and reduces bacterial resistance. Therefore, it together treats bacterial infections.
Medical Benefits
- This tablet is classified as a group of medicines known as antibiotics that are employed to treat different bacterial infections of the ear, throat, lungs, urinary tract, and uncomplicated gonorrhoea.
- Cefixime functions by inhibiting the development of the bacterial cell covering, which is essential for their survival. Thus, kills the bacteria and aids in curing and preventing infection spread.
- Clavulanic acid is used to enhance the activity of cefixime against bacteria and reduce bacterial resistance.
- It assists in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Directions For Usе
- Take the medication with food to prevent stomach upset or as per the doctor’s instructions.
- Swallow the Cefixime and Clavulanic Acid Tablets with water.
- Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet.
Storage
- Follow thе storagе instructions еndlеssly еndеd on thе mеdication’s packaging.
- Assurе thе mеdication is rеmainеd out of thе rеach of childrеn and pеts.
- Store thе tablеts at rоom tеmpеraturе.
- Keep thеm away from еxcеssivе hеat, moisturе, and light.
- Rеad thе spеcific storagе guidеlinеs еndlеssly еndеd with thе prеscription or as instructed by thе pharmacist.
Precautions
- It can interact with anticonvulsant (carbamazepine), anticoagulants (warfarin), and diuretics (furosemide).
- Inform your physician if you have colitis (inflammation of the lining of the colon), seizures, kidney and liver impairment.
- Do not drink alcohol while on this tablet to avoid uncomfortable side effects.
- Kindly consult your physician if you are pregnant, to avoid any health complications for the baby.
- It can lead to dizziness, drowsiness, and strange stiffness or movements of the muscles. Do not drive or use machinery if you have these symptoms.
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney failure/kidney disease before the use of this medicine.
- Cefixime and Clavulanic Acid Tablets can be used by children under medical guidance.
Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
Frеquеntly Askеd Quеstions (FAQs)
What can I do if I miss a dose of this tablet?
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, omit the missed one. Never take two doses at once because it may lead to issues.
Can I use antacids with this composition?
Take antacids only when your doctor approves. If you must, take the antacid at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after the antibiotic. This allows the medicine to work effectively and keeps you protected.
What do I need to tell my doctor before I start taking this medication?
Inform your doctor about your health history and the medicines that you are on. This prevents undesirable reactions and side effects.
When can I expect the effects of this composition?
The medicine begins to take effect in a few hours, and you may start feeling better soon. However, complete recovery time is subjective and varies from person to person based on individual health and physical response. Complete the full course regardless of your condition.
If I do not feel better even after completing the medicine, then what should I do?
Discuss this with your physician. The infection may not be completely cured or may be resistant. Don’t take extra medication yourself. Allow the physician to decide what’s next.
Can I stop taking the medicine as soon as I feel better?
No, don’t stop too early. Just because you feel better, the infection may still be present. Always complete the entire course and listen to what your physician tells you.
