Mixel DS

Overview

Introduction For Mixel 200mg/5ml

Mixel suspension contains cefixime in it which belongs to cephalosporin class of antibiotics. Cephalosporin class of antibiotics acts by weakening the outermost bacterial layer and cause breakdown of bacterial cell wall and stops growth of bacteria. Mixel is indicated for a vast variety of bacterial infections in children (above age 10) & adults. It is used in treatment of UTIs (urinary tract infections), throat infections including tonsilitis & pharyngitis, ear infections, skin & soft tissue infections & in biliary tract infections. It is also used for treating deteriorating symptoms of severe bronchitis cases.

Key Features For Mixel 200mg/5ml

• Suspension contains cefixime antibiotic in it.
• Indicated for wide variety of bacterial infections
• Helps in treating Typhoid, UTIs, ear & throat infections.
• Also used in treating symptoms of respiratory tract infections like severe bronchitis (inflammation of lining of bronchial tubes).
• It is not meant for infections caused by virus like common cold.

Uses For Mixel 200mg/5ml

• Suspension contains cefixime antibiotic in it.
• Indicated for wide variety of bacterial infections
• Helps in treating Typhoid, UTIs, ear & throat infections.
• Also used in treating symptoms of respiratory tract infections like severe bronchitis (inflammation of lining of bronchial tubes).
• It is not meant for infections caused by virus like common cold.

Side Effects For Mixel 200mg/5ml

Its side effects occur for a short period & are mild. Side effects like nausea, gas, headache, stomach upset/pain, diarrhea & dizziness can commonly occur. Consult doctor/pharmacist if condition worsens.

Why Choose For Mixel 200mg/5ml

Mixel suspension are chosen as it contains cefixime in it which is very effective at treating wide range of bacterial infections. It is indicated for infections of urinary tract, airways, skin & soft tissue, & of biliary tract.

Effective For For Mixel 200mg/5ml

Mixel suspension are chosen as it contains cefixime in it which is very effective at treating wide range of bacterial infections. It is indicated for infections of urinary tract, airways, skin & soft tissue, & of biliary tract.

Benefits For Mixel 200mg/5ml

Mixel is beneficial as:

• It treats urinary tract infections
• Treats throat infections like pharyngitis & tonsilitis
• Treats ear & skin infections
• Also useful for treating deteriorating symptoms of severe bronchitis

Storage For Mixel 200mg/5ml

Store the medicine at room temperature. Keep it away from the source of heat or direct sunlight.

Disposal For Mixel 200mg/5ml

Do not flush or pour the medicine in drainage unless said otherwise by the doctor. Ask doctor for proper and safe discard of Mixel suspension.

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Instructions For Mixel 200mg/5ml

• Cefixime present in the suspension is known to interact with medicines like anticonvulsants (carbamazepine), & anticoagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin. So, keep doctor informed of all the medications that are in your use.
• Inform doctor before taking mixel if you have past medical history of phenylketonuria (increase in level of phenylalanine in blood), colitis, liver, or kidney disease.
• A prior use of mixel or unwanted use of it may lead to increased risks of anemia (less red blood cells in body).
• Patients with abnormal liver function & poor nutritional states have increased risk of fall in prothrombin time (PTT, means blood clots faster than normal) while using cefixime
• Risks of cefixime increases in patients with kidney related issues where prothrombin activity falls.
• Severe side effects reported while its use in pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of colon)
• Cefixime should not be used in Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea as it leads to further severity in inflammatory condition of intestine.