Pomex Capsule 400mg

About Pomex Capsule 400mg

Pomex Capsule 400mg Uses

• Treats respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and tonsillitis
• Treats urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections
• Treats middle ear infections including otitis media
• Treats typhoid fever caused by Salmonella typhi

Pomex Capsule 400mg Benefits

• Works as a once daily antibiotic that improves treatment adherence
• Reaches high concentration in tissues to fight infection effectively
• Remains stable against many bacterial enzymes that weaken other antibiotics
• Suitable for patients who cannot tolerate penicillin based antibiotics

What Experts Say

Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe Pomex Capsule 400mg for infections that do not respond well to first line antibiotics such as amoxicillin. Cefixime, the active ingredient, belongs to the cephalosporin family and works by stopping bacteria from building their protective cell wall, which eventually causes the bacteria to die off.

Clinical guidance recommends taking this medicine at evenly spaced times each day to keep drug levels steady in the blood throughout the treatment period. Physicians caution against stopping the course early even if symptoms improve within a few days, since incomplete treatment can allow resistant bacteria to survive and spread to other people.

Health experts also advise informing your doctor about any allergy to penicillin or other cephalosporins before starting this capsule. People with reduced kidney function may need a lower dose, so routine kidney monitoring is often part of the treatment plan for longer courses of therapy.

Drug Class

• Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
• Beta lactam class of antimicrobial agents

Pomex Capsule 400mg formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Pomex Capsule 400mg?

• Take this capsule by mouth with a full glass of water
• Take at the same time each day, with or without food
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early
• Skip a missed dose and continue the normal schedule, do not double up

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines can change how Pomex Capsule 400mg works in your body.

• Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk when combined with this antibiotic
• Probenecid: Can raise cefixime levels in the blood
• Oral contraceptives: Effectiveness may be reduced during antibiotic use
• Carbamazepine: Blood levels of carbamazepine may rise when taken together

Risks and warnings

• Allergy: Avoid this medicine if you have a known allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics
• Kidney disease: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with reduced kidney function
• Diarrhea: Report severe or bloody diarrhea to your doctor right away, as it can signal a serious bowel infection
• Pregnancy: Use only if your doctor confirms it is necessary during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Pomex Capsule 400mg Side Effects

Most people tolerate this antibiotic well, though some mild reactions can occur during treatment.

• Nausea or stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain

Serious reactions are rare, but you should contact your doctor immediately if any of the following occur.

• Severe skin rash or blistering
• Difficulty breathing or swelling of the face and throat
• Severe or persistent diarrhea with blood
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any unused capsules after the expiry date