Cefspan Capsule 400mg

Price of Cefspan Capsule 400mg

The price of Cefspan Capsule 400mg in Pakistan is Rs. 700

Cefspan Tablet Uses

The chemical composition of Cefspan is cefixime, a cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefixime is a cephalosporin that belongs to the group of beta-lactam antibiotics. They work by inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall of bacteria, hence making it difficult for them to survive. Antibiotics like Cefspan can only fight against bacteria. They are not effective against viruses. Therefore, they are given to treat bacterial infections only. Cefspan is used for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, sinusitis, and otitis media, etc.

How to use Cefspan Capsule 400mg?

• You can take Cefspan with or without food
• Try to take it with food as if taken by mouth as it may upset your stomach or cause gastric ulcers when taken on an empty stomach
• Do not crush or chew the capsule or tablet.
• You should take a Cefspan capsule with a glass of water.
• Swallow it whole.
• Follow the dose and frequency as advised by the doctor.
• Before stopping its use, you must consult your healthcare provider.

Cefspan Side Effects

The common side effects of Cefspan are:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomit containing coffee grounds
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools
• Acid reflux
• Anemia
• Elevation of liver enzymes
• Diarrhea
• Serum sickness
• Crystalluria

Drug Interactions

Cefspan can interact with the following drugs:

• Probenecid
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Allopurinol
• Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone.
• Other antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides.

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture