Cefrex 100mg Tablet DT (Strip of 10)

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cefrex 100mg Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor.

Information regarding the use of Cefrex 100mg Tablet DT during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Your doctor has prescribed Cefixime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefixime as it may cause increased side effects.
• Discontinue Cefixime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Cefixime : Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Indigestion;Lactobacillus : Flatulence, Bloating

Cefrex 100mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Arcefim 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Q. How long should I take Arcefim?
You should take Arcefim as long as advised by your doctor. It is usually prescribed for 7-14 days. Take it for the full duration of your treatment.

Q. Can I stop taking Arcefim when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Arcefim before completing the full course of treatment. Your may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. So, it is important to take this medicine for the duration advised by the doctor.

Q. Is Arcefim a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Arcefim is a strong antibiotic i.e broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is used to treat variety of bacterial infection like Urinary tract infection, Otitis Media, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis, Bronchitis and Gonorrhea

Q. Can the use of Arcefim cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Arcefim can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. Can I stop taking Arcefim when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Arcefim and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Is Arcefim used in typhoid?
Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends the use of Arcefim in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever.

Q. How long does Arcefim takes to work?
Usually, Arcefim starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Arcefim?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.