- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefixime and Lactobacillus
- Kindly avoid using this medicine while you are receiving Lidocaine and calcium-containing products
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment, Seizures
- Tarry stools
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Flatulence
- Bloating
- How long does FixinoxLB 200 Tablet take to work?
- What if I don’t get better after using the FixinoxLB 200 Tablet?
- Can I stop taking the FixinoxLB 200 Tabletwhen I feel better?
- Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
- Long-term use may cause bacterial or fungal overgrowth
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, kindly discontinue the treatment if you have anemia
- The use of this medicine may cause a renal failure like tubulointerstitial nephritis
- It produces limited effect against anaerobes
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Fixinox LB 200 Tablet
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet contains Cefixime 200mgand Lactobacillus 60MillionSporesused to treat conditions likeurinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea. Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the good bacteria that is killed due to the use of antibiotics. This combination of medicine helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms and it also prevents diarrhea which is associated with the use of antibiotics. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Don’t break, chew, or crush the tablet
Fixinox LB 200 Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Fixinox LB 200 Tablet Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Gonorrhea:
It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vagin*l discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.
Acute bronchitis
It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.
Bone and joint infection
Bone infection is also called Osteomyelitis. It is caused by bacteria called staphylococcus which travels through the bloodstream to the weak area in a bone. Symptoms include fever, pain, fatigue, tenderness, redness, and warmth.
Lower respiratory tract infections:
Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Infection of the swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils is called pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The infection that affects both the throat and the tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.
Otitis media
Infection to the ear is called otitis media. It should be caused by bacteria. Cefixime is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Fixinox LB 200 Tablet Indication
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet is prescribed in the following indications suchas urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Mechanism of action of Fixinox LB 200 Tablet
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet contains Cefixime 200mg and Lactobacillus 60MillionSpores it is a combination of two medicines. Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections. Lactobacillus is a probiotic medicine that helps to restore the good bacteria in the intestine which get disturbed because of the use of antibiotics.
How Fixinox LB 200 Tablet works
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet contains Cefixime 200mg and Lactobacillus 60MillionSporesit is a combination of two medicines. Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections. Lactobacillus is a probiotic drug that helps to restore the good bacteria in the intestine which get disturbed because of the use of antibiotics.
Fixinox LB 200 Tablet Contraindication
Fixinox LB 200 Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Fixinox LB 200 Tablet
It usually starts working as soon as you take the tablet But it may take some days to kill the microorganism
After completing for your course of treatment, if you feel like not feeling better. Kindly inform your doctor
Without completing the course of treatment you should not withdraw the medicine even if you feel better. It may worsen the condition or reoccurrence your symptoms.
Precautions and general warning of Fixinox LB 200 Tablet
Alcohol
No information is available regarding the use of alcohol while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult withyour doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
No, it is not clear that the use of this medicine will affect your ability to drive. Kindly consultwith your doctor.
Pregnancy
No, information is available regarding the use of this tablet during pregnancy. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Fixinox LB 200 Tablet
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Fixinox LB 200 Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Fixinox LB 200 Tablet in children
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Fixinox LB 200 Tablet in Elderly Patients
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
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General instructions
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet contains Cefixime 200mgand Lactobacillus 60Millionspores is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the good bacteria that is killed due to the use of antibiotics. This combination of medicine helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms and it also prevents diarrhea which is associated with the use of antibiotics.
Drug Interaction of Fixinox LB 200 Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative medicine, because the use of chloera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol:
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cefixime will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Warfarin:
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine may decrease the vitamin K producing intestinal flora and increase the INR level after a few days
Furosemide:
The use of cefixime increase the toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk of developing nephrotoxicity
Aspirin:
The use of cefixime will increase the effect of aspirin by acidic medicine competition for renal tubular clearance.
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the medicine in your body so it is advised to take this tablet with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This medicine should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urine. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. It should be used with caution in a patient with kidney diseases. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's condition, dose adjustment is needed.
Seizures
Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, they will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.
Lab interactions
This medicine gives a false positive tests for Coombs test and Urine ketones test.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
FixinoxLB 200 Tablet contains Cefixime 200mgand Lactobacillus 60MillionSporesused to treat conditions likeurinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea.
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.
Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the helpful (body-friendly) bacteria killed by the use of antibiotics. This combination medicine is used to treat bacterial infections and antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
This medicine is contraindicated to allergy, lidocaine, and calcium-containing products.
