Cefolac 200 Tablet

Cefolac 200 Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains cefixime 200 mg in each tablet. Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, and Cefolac 200 Tablet is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe it for infections such as those affecting the ears, throat, sinuses, urinary tract, or other susceptible bacterial infections. It is made by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Cefixime in Cefolac 200 Tablet works by blocking bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which weakens and kills the bacteria. Because the tablet is swallowed whole, it delivers cefixime into the body in a standard oral dose that helps treat susceptible bacterial infections.

Cefolac 200 Tablet is a full-strength oral tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a standard adult-strength dose of cefixime rather than a lower-strength dispersible option like Cefolac DT-100 Tablet. Compared with the DT-100 form, this 200 mg tablet is better suited for patients who can swallow tablets and need a convenient, higher-per-tablet dose. Because it is a higher strength than 100 mg, it should be used only when a clinician has assessed that this strength fits the infection and the patient.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Other cefixime-susceptible bacterial infections

• Swallow Cefolac 200 Tablet with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before it is done.
• Do not take Cefolac 200 Tablet for a viral illness, since antibiotics do not treat viruses.

Each Cefolac 200 Tablet provides cefixime 200 mg per tablet. The usual frequency depends on the infection and your prescriber’s plan; some patients take it once daily, while others may be directed to split the total daily dose, but the doctor decides the exact schedule. Do not exceed the amount prescribed, and do not increase the number of tablets per day on your own.

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 had an allergy to cefixime, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since cefixime dosing may need adjustment.
• Report a history of severe diarrhea or colitis before starting Cefolac 200 Tablet.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your doctor says the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, including blood thinners and seizure medicines.
• Cefolac 200 Tablet may cause dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not use this antibiotic for a longer time or for another infection unless your doctor tells you to.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Carbamazepine
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine

Store Cefolac 200 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.