Cefitol Capsule 400mg

About Cefitol Capsule 400mg

Cefitol Uses

• Treatment of respiratory tract infections
• Treatment of urinary tract infections
• Treatment of typhoid fever
• Treatment of ear, nose, and throat infections
• Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea

Cefitol Benefits

• Works against a broad range of common bacteria
• Once or twice daily dosing improves treatment compliance
• Effective oral option for infections that once needed injections
• Generally well tolerated in adults and older children

What Experts Say

Cefixime works by weakening the cell wall of susceptible bacteria, causing the bacteria to burst and die before they can multiply further inside the body and spread the infection. As a third generation cephalosporin, it covers many of the common bacteria responsible for throat, ear, urinary, and typhoid infections.

Doctors prescribe it after assessing symptoms and, where needed, a culture test, since resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern in general practice everywhere it is used. The full course must be completed even if symptoms improve early, or the infection can return in a harder to treat form.

Antibiotics are frequently bought without a prescription for coughs, sore throat, or fever, many of which are actually viral and do not need one at all. This habit is a major driver of rising antibiotic resistance in communities with easy pharmacy access and very little medical oversight.

Drug Class

• Third Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Cefitol Capsule 400mg formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Cefitol Capsule 400mg?

• Take Cefitol with or without food, as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• Space doses evenly through the day.
• Complete the full prescribed course, even if you feel better.

Drug Interactions

• Probenecid: This can raise cefixime blood levels by slowing its elimination.
• Warfarin: Cefixime may increase the blood thinning effect and bleeding risk.
• Oral Typhoid Vaccine: Antibiotic use can reduce the vaccine's effectiveness if taken close together.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic Reaction: Avoid use if you have a known allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins.
• Not for Viral Infections: This antibiotic is ineffective against colds, flu, or other viral illnesses.
• Diarrhea Risk: Prolonged use can disturb gut bacteria and cause severe diarrhea.
• Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with reduced kidney function.

Cefitol Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Vaginal itching
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not use after the expiry date.
• Keep out of reach of children.