Cefolac DT-100 Tablet

Cefolac DT-100 Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains cefixime 100 mg 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. Cefolac DT-100 Tablet is made by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Cefixime in Cefolac DT-100 Tablet works by stopping bacteria from building the cell wall they need to survive. Without that protective wall, the bacteria weaken and die, which helps clear the infection.

Cefolac DT-100 Tablet is the lower-strength cefixime option compared with Cefolac 200 Tablet, so it may suit patients who need a smaller, physician-selected dose or a stepwise dosing plan. Because this tablet provides 100 mg per tablet, a doctor may choose it when they want more flexible dose adjustment rather than a higher single-strength tablet.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Uncomplicated gonorrhea, when prescribed

• Swallow Cefolac DT-100 Tablet with 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 reduce stomach upset.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you it is appropriate.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cefolac DT-100 Tablet provides cefixime 100 mg per tablet. The usual total daily amount depends on the infection and the patient; it may be given once daily or divided as directed by the doctor, with the doctor deciding the exact schedule and maximum daily dose for this strength.

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

Common side effects of Cefixime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Headache
• Loose stools

• Do not use Cefolac DT-100 Tablet for viral infections such as colds or flu.
• Tell your doctor if you have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dose adjustment may be needed.
• Avoid starting or stopping other antibiotics on your own while taking this tablet.
• Report persistent diarrhea, especially if it is severe or bloody, because it can signal a serious bowel infection.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before use.
• Alcohol is not a known major interaction with cefixime, but it is still wise to limit it if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics unless prescribed together
• Certain laboratory urine or blood tests may be affected

Store Cefolac DT-100 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.