Consuming alcohol with Ofex 200 does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ofex 200 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ofex 200 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Ofex 200, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
SAFE
Ofex 200 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Ofex 200 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ofex 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ofex 200 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ofex 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ofex 200mg Capsule
Introduction
Ofex 200 is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexual...
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Uses of Ofex 200 Tablet
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Ofex 200 Tablet
Common
Nausea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea
How to use Ofex 200 Tablet
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. Ofex 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ofex 200 Tablet works
Ofex 200 is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Ofex 200 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ofex 200, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Ofex 200 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 harder to tr...
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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 bloo...
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ofex 200 as it may cause increased side effects.
Discontinue Ofex 200 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in bre...
Cefixime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in b...
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Precaution
History of allergy to penicillins; pregnancy, lactation; renal failure; GI disease.
Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk
Side Effect
>10%
Diarrhea (16%)
Frequency Not Defined
Abdominal pain,Candidiasis,Dizziness,Dyspepsia,Elevated transaminases,Eosinophilia,Erythema multiforme,...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Available data from published observational studies, case series, and case reports over several decades with cephalosporin use, including c...
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Interaction
Increased concentrations with probenecid.
Potentially Fatal: May increase prothrombin time with anticoagulants.
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