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Caricef capsule contains antibiotic cefixime 400 mg in it which is indicated for a vast variety of bacterial infections in children & adults. It is used in treatment of UTIs, throat infections including tonsilitis & pharyngitis, ear infections, & in STDs like gonorrhea where urethra & rectum are affected. It is also used for treating deteriorating symptoms of severe bronchitis cases.
Caricef is not meant for infections caused by virus like common cold. It belongs to cephalosporin class of antibiotics which acts by weakening the outermost bacterial layer and causes breakdown of bacterial cell wall and stops growth of bacteria.
How long should cefixime be used?
It should be taken once or twice in a day for about 7 to 14 days. And can be taken with or without food.
How long can cefixime 400 mg stay in our body?
Its elimination half life is 3 to 4 hours and excreted via kidney and biliary mechanism
Can cefixime be called a strong antibiotic?
It is a broad spectrum antibiotic i.e. it is effective against a wide variety of bacteria
Which are known side effects of cefixime?
Common ones include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite & constipation
Which bacteria’s can cefixime kill?
It can effectively treat infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Hemophilus influenzae, E. coli, Salmonella, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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