Cefivot 200 mg Tablet

Cefivot 200 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of cefixime in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cefivot 200 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as ear, throat, sinus, lung, urinary tract, and some other susceptible bacterial infections when a clinician decides cefixime is appropriate.

How it works: Cefixime works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which weakens the bacteria and helps the body clear the infection. Because Cefivot 200 mg Tablet is an oral tablet, it delivers cefixime through the digestive tract for systemic treatment of susceptible bacterial infections.

Cefivot 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Cefivot 100 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a prescriber wants fewer tablets per dose or a dose that better matches an adult or older child’s needs. This 200 mg tablet does not work faster than the 100 mg tablet; it simply provides more cefixime in each tablet, and the exact schedule depends on the infection being treated and the patient’s assessment.

• Urinary tract infections
• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory infections
• Uncomplicated gonorrhea when prescribed

• Swallow Cefivot 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed, even if you start feeling better before finishing the course.
• You may take Cefivot 200 mg Tablet with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take each dose at the same time each day to keep the amount of medicine in your body steady.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

Each Cefivot 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of cefixime, so the number of tablets per dose may be different from the 100 mg tablet strength. The dose may be taken once daily or divided into two doses depending on the infection and the prescriber’s plan, and the exact maximum daily amount should be set by your doctor. Do not change the dose or duration on your own, even if symptoms improve.

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
• Indigestion
• Headache
• Mild rash

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefixime, cephalosporins, or penicillins.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, since dosing may need adjustment for Cefivot 200 mg Tablet.
• Take this antibiotic only for bacterial infections; it will not treat viruses.
• If you develop severe diarrhea, do not self-treat with anti-diarrhea medicines without medical advice.
• Let your prescriber know if you have a history of severe drug rashes or any blood disorder.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy, unusually tired, or unwell after taking the tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Carbamazepine
• Certain live bacterial vaccines, including oral typhoid vaccine

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