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Cefixime (200mg) + Potassium Clavulanate (125mg)
Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat various types of bacterial infections.
Tablet
Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat bacterial infections. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
No common side effects listed.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Potassium Clavulanate. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Potassium Clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefixime against bacteria.
You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance. Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet may help. Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach. Stop taking Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Yes, Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the good bacteria in your stomach or intestines and can lead to diarrhea. If you experience severe diarrhea, consult your doctor immediately.
Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet usually starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take a few days for the bacteria to be completely killed and you to feel better.
If you don't get better after finishing the full course of treatment, inform your doctor. Also, let them know if your symptoms are getting worse while taking this medication.
No, you must not stop taking Sifix-CV 200mg/125mg Tablet before finishing the full course of treatment. Even if your symptoms improve, it is important to complete the full course to ensure proper treatment.