Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet

Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of cefixime in each tablet. Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the ears, throat, lungs, urinary tract, and some other susceptible bacterial infections. It should be used only when a clinician has determined that this strength and form are appropriate for you.

How it works: Cefixime works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. In tablet form, Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can reach the site of infection and help clear susceptible bacteria.

Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet is a practical tablet strength when a doctor wants a 200 mg cefixime dose in a swallowable tablet form. Because this is a higher-strength tablet than some lower-dose options, it is meant for patients whose prescribed regimen matches 200 mg per dose or who can use it as part of a specific dosing schedule. Your prescriber may choose Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet for convenience, dose accuracy, or to fit the total daily amount needed for your infection.

• Bacterial throat or tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Other infections caused by cefixime-susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed, at the same times each day if you are taking it more than once daily.
• It may be taken with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; follow the missed-dose instructions from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Each Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of cefixime per tablet. How often you take it depends on the infection being treated and your doctor’s prescription; cefixime is commonly taken once daily or divided into twice-daily doses, and the total daily amount should not exceed the amount your clinician prescribes. Your doctor decides the right dose based on your condition, age, kidney function, and infection severity.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefixime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Loose stools
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Headache
• Gas or bloating
• Mild rash or itching

• Do not use Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet if you have a known allergy to cefixime, other cephalosporins, or a serious penicillin allergy unless your clinician says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because cefixime dosing may need adjustment.
• Use caution if you have a history of stomach or intestinal disease, especially colitis.
• This medicine treats bacterial infections only and will not work for viral illnesses.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including blood thinners and seizure medicines, because interactions can matter.
• If the tablet causes dizziness or you feel unwell, use caution when driving or doing tasks that require alertness.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Carbamazepine
• Live oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics prescribed at the same time

Store Ambiceff 200 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.