Blevo Tablet 200mg

About Blevo Tablet 200mg

Blevo Tablet Uses

• Urinary tract infections in adults
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Typhoid fever
• Acute bronchitis and chest infections
• Gonorrhea caused by susceptible bacteria

Blevo Tablet Benefits

• Convenient once daily or twice daily oral dosing
• A good option for patients who cannot tolerate injections
• Broad activity against many gram negative bacteria
• Suitable for outpatient treatment of moderate infections

What Experts Say

Cefixime tablets give adults an oral option for bacterial infections that would otherwise need an injectable antibiotic. The drug blocks bacteria from forming a working cell wall, which leads the bacteria to break down and die. This oral route is often more practical for patients managing an infection at home.

Typhoid fever, urinary infections and throat infections are among the most common reasons doctors in Pakistan prescribe this tablet. Rising antibiotic resistance in typhoid cases has made third generation cephalosporins like Cefixime an important treatment choice. Laboratory testing before treatment helps confirm the right antibiotic is being used for a given infection.

Most courses run for seven to fourteen days depending on the infection and how quickly symptoms improve. Patients who stop early because they feel better risk a relapse and add to the wider problem of antibiotic resistance. A follow up visit is often useful to confirm the infection has fully cleared after the course ends.

Drug Class

• Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Blevo Tablet 200mg formula

• Cefixime 200mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Blevo Tablet 200mg?

• One tablet is swallowed whole with a glass of water, usually once or twice daily as prescribed.
• This tablet can be taken with or without food.
• The full course is completed even if symptoms improve within a few days.
• A missed dose is taken as soon as remembered, skipping it if the next dose is near.

Drug Interactions

• Carbamazepine: Blood levels of this seizure medicine can rise when taken with Cefixime.
• Warfarin: May increase the blood thinning effect and bleeding risk.
• Oral typhoid vaccine: Antibiotic use can reduce how well the live vaccine works.
• Probenecid: Can raise Cefixime levels in the blood when taken together.

Risks and warnings

• Allergy history: Prior allergic reactions to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics should be reported to the doctor.
• Kidney disease: Dose adjustment is often needed in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Used only when clearly needed and advised by a doctor.
• Colitis history: Caution is needed in patients with a past history of antibiotic related bowel inflammation.

Blevo Tablet 200mg Side Effects

• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Stomach pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Severe allergic reaction in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Tablets are stored below 25°C in a dry place away from moisture.
• The original pack protects the tablets from light until use.
• The strip stays out of reach of children.
• Expired tablets are discarded and never used.