Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet

Short Description

Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat various types of bacterial infections by preventing the growth and spread of microorganisms.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat bacterial infections. It can be taken with or without food but should be taken at a fixed time for better efficacy. Do not exceed the recommended dose as it may have harmful effects. Complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion. Seek immediate medical help if you experience any allergic reactions. Consult your doctor if you are taking other medications or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but avoid driving if you feel sleepy or dizzy. Ensure adequate rest, a healthy diet, and plenty of water for faster recovery. Your doctor may recommend laboratory tests to monitor the effects of the medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Indigestion

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Please consult your doctor.

Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefixime and Ofloxacin. Cefixime prevents the formation of the bacterial protective covering essential for bacterial survival, while Ofloxacin prevents bacteria from reproducing and repairing themselves. Together, they effectively treat the infection.

You have been prescribed Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet 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 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 does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Citifex O 200mg/200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.