Cefidon Capsule 400mg ingredients
Price of Cefidon Capsule 400mg
The price of Cefidon Capsule 400mg in Pakistan is Rs. 511
Cefidon Capsule Uses
- Prescribed for urinary tract infections affecting the bladder or kidneys when bacteria are the confirmed cause
- Used to treat throat infections, including pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus bacteria
- Effective for ear infections (otitis media) when a bacterial cause has been identified by a doctor
- Recommended for acute bronchitis and lower respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible bacterial strains
- Used in the treatment of typhoid fever and enteric fever, both of which are common in Pakistan
- Prescribed for uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae in adults
- Targets a broad range of gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria responsible for infections throughout the body
Dosages of Cefidon Capsule 400mg
- Adults: one 200mg capsule taken twice daily, or as directed by a doctor
- Maximum daily dose: 400mg, which may be taken as a single dose
- A higher strength capsule is available for patients requiring a single full daily dose in one go
- Adolescents above 12 years weighing more than 45kg can be given the adult dose with medical confirmation
How to use Cefidon Capsule 400mg?
- Cefidon capsule can be taken with or without food
- Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not open, crush, or chew it.
- Take each dose at evenly spaced times to maintain consistent antibiotic levels in the body.
- Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve before the medicine is finished.
Cefidon Capsule Side Effects
- Diarrhoea or loose stools
- Nausea
- Stomach pain or cramps
- Vomiting
- Flatulence or bloating
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash or itching
- Vaginal itching or discharge (in women)
- Severe or persistent watery diarrhoea (possible sign of C. difficile infection)
- Unusual bruising or prolonged bleeding
- Signs of anaemia, including fatigue, pale skin, or shortness of breath
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- Swelling of the face, lips, or throat (serious allergic reaction)
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin: Cefidon capsule can increase the blood-thinning effect of warfarin, raising the risk of unusual or prolonged bleeding.
- Carbamazepine: Cefixime may raise carbamazepine levels in the blood, increasing the risk of dizziness, vision disturbances, and seizures.
- Probenecid: This gout medicine reduces the kidneys' ability to clear cefixime, causing it to build up to higher-than-intended levels in the body.
- Furosemide (Lasix): Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney-related side effects and requires careful monitoring.
- Methotrexate: Cefixime can raise methotrexate levels, increasing the risk of methotrexate toxicity.
- Live bacterial vaccines: Cefidon capsule interferes with the BCG and cholera vaccines; complete any live vaccination before starting this antibiotic.
- Oral contraceptives: Cefidon capsule may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control pills in some patients.
Contraindications
- Known allergy to cefixime or any other ingredient in the capsule formulation
- History of severe allergic reaction to penicillin or other cephalosporin antibiotics
- Confirmed Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea is currently being treated
- Patients with severe kidney failure should not take the Cefidon capsule without medical supervision and a confirmed dose adjustment.
Cefidon Capsule Uses in Urdu
یہ دوائی بیکٹیریا سے ہونے والے انفیکشن کے علاج کے لیے تجویز کی جاتی ہے۔
پیشاب کی نالی، گلے، کان اور سینے کے بیکٹیریائی انفیکشن میں یہ کیپسول مفید ہے۔
ٹائیفائیڈ بخار اور بعض جنسی امراض میں بھی ڈاکٹر یہ دوائی تجویز کرتے ہیں۔
یہ دوائی صرف ڈاکٹر کی ہدایت کے مطابق لینی چاہیے اور پورا کورس مکمل کرنا ضروری ہے۔
اگر کوئی الرجی یا شدید ضمنی اثر محسوس ہو تو فوری طور پر اپنے معالج سے رابطہ کریں۔
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature, below 30°C
- Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children and pets at all times
