Coover capsule 400mg

About Coover capsule 400mg

Coover Capsule Uses

• Bacterial infections of the respiratory tract such as bronchitis and sinusitis
• Urinary tract infections
• Typhoid fever

Coover Capsule Benefits

• Works against a wide range of common bacteria in one daily dose
• Reaches good levels in urine, making it effective for UTIs
• Available as a capsule, which is easy to take without needing an injection

In Pakistan, cefixime is one of the most commonly prescribed oral antibiotics for typhoid and urinary tract infections, conditions doctors in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi see year round due to contaminated water and hot weather.

Doctors usually prescribe Coover capsule 400mg once daily for 7 to 14 days depending on the infection. Completing the full course matters because stopping early lets resistant bacteria survive and the infection return.

Coover capsule 400mg should only be taken under medical supervision after a proper diagnosis. Self medicating with antibiotics adds to Pakistan's growing antibiotic resistance problem.

Drug Class

• Third Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Coover capsule 400mg formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Coover capsule 400mg?

• Take Coover capsule 400mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily.
• Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• You can take it with or without food, but food may reduce stomach upset.
• Complete the full course even if you feel better after a few days.
• Take doses at the same time each day to keep a steady level of the medicine in your body.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: Cefixime can increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin and raise bleeding risk.
• Probenecid: This gout medicine can raise cefixime levels in the blood.
• Oral Contraceptives: Cefixime may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
• Carbamazepine: Combined use may increase carbamazepine blood levels and side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Allergy Risk: Avoid Coover capsule 400mg if you are allergic to cephalosporins or penicillin, as cross reactions can occur.
• Kidney Function: People with reduced kidney function need a lower dose and should be monitored by a doctor.
• Diarrhea: Severe or persistent diarrhea during or after treatment can signal a serious bowel infection and needs prompt medical attention.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use only if your doctor confirms it is necessary during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Resistance Risk: Skipping doses or stopping early encourages antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Side Effects

• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Dizziness
• Vaginal itching or discharge

Storage Conditions

Store Coover capsule 400mg at room temperature below 30°C in a dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.