Capsule Manufacturer/Distributor: Renata Limited Generic Name: Cefixime 400 mg Capsule
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Orcef is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic indicated for various acute infections caused by susceptible microorganisms, including upper respiratory tract infections (such as otitis media), lower respiratory tract infections (like bronchitis), and urinary tract infections (including cystitis, cystourethritis, and pyelonephritis). It exhibits bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Cefixime, the active ingredient in Orcef, interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it highly stable against beta-lactamase enzymes. This stability extends its efficacy against organisms resistant to other antibiotics. Orcef is generally well-tolerated, with common side effects including gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain), headache, dizziness, and hypersensitivity reactions like rash and itching.
Dosage and administration depend on the severity of the infection and patient age. For adults and children over 10 years, the usual dosage ranges from 200-400 mg daily for 7-14 days. Dosage adjustments are necessary in patients with renal impairment. Orcef should be administered with caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs, penicillin-sensitive patients, and those with markedly impaired renal function.
Use of Orcef during pregnancy and lactation should be considered only if clearly needed, as there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and its excretion in human milk is not well-established. Overdose effects may require gastric lavage, but no specific antidote exists. Storage instructions include keeping it below 30ºC, protected from light and moisture, and out of reach of children.
Orcef 400 mg Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection. This medicine does not work for viral infections like flu. It works by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for their development.
Orcef 400 mg Capsule is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions of Fungal and Gonococcal Infections.
Orcef 400 mg Capsule has some commonly reported side effects. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These are Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dark or clay-colored stools, Swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet, Dizziness, Acid or sour stomach, excessive gas in the stomach, Heartburn, Indigestion, Redness of the skin, Chest pain, Sore throat, and Unusual tiredness.
This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure Orcef 400 mg Capsule remains unreachable to children and pets. Proper disposal of the expired and unused medications is important to avoid health problems.
This medication belongs to an antibiotic class of drugs, hence Orcef 400 mg Capsule won't work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. If you use antibiotics when they are not needed, it increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Continue your normal diet unless your doctor asks you to change.
No, Orcef 400 mg Capsule is not prescribed to treat diarrhoea.
The safety of Orcef 400 mg Capsule, in case of newborns or infants aging less than 6 months, has not been positively established. Thus you need to consult a doctor before administering this medicine to an infant.
No, Orcef 400 mg Capsule is not a penicillin variant. This medication belongs to cephalosporin antibiotic and functions in a similar way to that of penicillin. Concurrent use of these two must be discussed with a doctor.
Diarrhoea is a known side effect of Orcef 400 mg Capsule although it has been associated with higher doses only.
Constipation is an unusual side effect of Orcef 400 mg Capsule. In case, it causes persistent constipation and seems circumstantially related to the ingestion of this medication, must consult a doctor.
No such evidence suggested the effect of Orcef 400 mg Capsule on contraceptive medications.
No interactions have been clinically proven between Orcef 400 mg Capsule and Acetaminophen (Paracetamol). It is advisable to consult a doctor before concurrent use of these two medicines.
Orcef 400 mg Capsule start working as soon after you ingest it. However, it may take a few days to kill the harmful bacteria and relieve the symptoms completely. It is advised to complete the medication course for the suggested days.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
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