About Omixim Capsule 400mg
This prescription capsule fights bacterial infections in the throat, urinary tract, chest, and typhoid fever.
Omixim Capsule 400mg Uses
- Typhoid fever, including cases resistant to older antibiotics
- Urinary tract infections
- Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
- Acute bronchitis and lower respiratory infections
- Middle ear infections
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea
Omixim Capsule 400mg Benefits
- Convenient once daily dosing
- Effective oral option that can often avoid hospital admission for typhoid fever
- Broad coverage against common gram negative and gram positive bacteria
- Good tissue and urine penetration
What Experts Say
Searle markets Omixim as an oral option physicians use to manage typhoid fever without hospital admission.
Cefixime works by disrupting the bacterial cell wall.
Specialists stress it should never replace a proper diagnostic workup.
Drug Class
- Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Beta lactam group
Omixim Capsule 400mg Uses in Urdu
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Omixim Capsule 400mg formula
How to use Omixim Capsule 400mg?
- Take exactly as directed, usually once daily.
- Swallow the capsule whole with water, do not crush or open.
- Can be taken with or without meals.
- Continue the full prescribed course, particularly for typhoid fever.
- Take at roughly the same time every day.
- Contact your doctor if symptoms have not improved within a few days.
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin: Can increase warfarin's effect, raising bleeding risk.
- Probenecid: Can raise Cefixime blood levels.
- Birth control pills: Effectiveness may drop slightly, backup contraception often advised.
- Live typhoid vaccine: Antibiotic use close to vaccination can blunt the vaccine's response.
- Anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs: May need closer monitoring for bleeding.
Risks and warnings
- Growing resistance: Should only be used after a doctor confirms a bacterial infection.
- Typhoid diagnosis first: A blood culture is recommended before starting for suspected typhoid.
- Kidney disease: The dose usually needs to be lowered in patients with reduced kidney function.
- Allergy history: Tell your doctor about any past penicillin or cephalosporin reaction.
- Persistent diarrhea: Severe or bloody diarrhea needs urgent medical review.
- Pregnancy: Use only if considered necessary.
Omixim Capsule 400mg Side Effects
- Diarrhea or loose stools
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Mild skin rash
- Severe or bloody diarrhea
- Signs of allergic reaction such as facial swelling or hives
- Wheezing or difficulty breathing
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from direct heat.
- Avoid leaving in a car or near a window.
- Keep sealed in blister strip rather than a loose pillbox.
- Place somewhere children cannot reach.
- Do not use once expiry date has passed.
