Ceftas 200 Tablet

Ceftas 200 Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet containing cefixime 200 mg in each tablet. Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, which are used to treat certain bacterial infections. Ceftas 200 Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the ear, throat, airways, urinary tract, and other susceptible bacterial infections. It will not treat viral illnesses such as colds or flu.

How it works: Cefixime works by stopping bacteria from building a protective cell wall, which weakens and kills the bacteria. In Ceftas 200 Tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed from the gut to reach the site of infection.

Ceftas 200 Tablet is a higher-strength cefixime tablet compared with the Ceftas 400 Tablet DT form listed here, so it is chosen when a prescriber wants a standard swallowed tablet rather than a dispersible tablet. This strength is suitable for patients who can swallow tablets and for doctor-directed treatment plans that use 200 mg per tablet, often with once- or twice-daily dosing depending on the infection.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain uncomplicated bacterial infections

• Swallow Ceftas 200 Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady level of antibiotic in your body.
• You may take Ceftas 200 Tablet with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full prescribed course, even if you feel better before it is done.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not share Ceftas 200 Tablet with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar.

Each Ceftas 200 Tablet provides cefixime 200 mg per tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the infection, your age, and kidney function; this medicine is commonly prescribed once daily or divided into two doses per day, but the doctor decides the schedule. Do not take more than prescribed, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber for your specific infection and health status.

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
• Headache
• Gas or bloating
• Mild rash

• Tell your doctor if you have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy before taking Ceftas 200 Tablet.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because cefixime dosing may need adjustment.
• Diarrhea can happen with antibiotics; seek medical help if it becomes severe or watery or contains blood.
• Tell your doctor about a history of colitis or stomach/intestine disease before starting treatment.
• Inform your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so the benefits and risks can be reviewed.
• Ceftas 200 Tablet may cause dizziness in some people, so be careful when driving or operating machinery if you feel unwell.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction with cefixime, but avoiding it may help if you already have stomach upset.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Carbamazepine
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics prescribed at the same time

Store Ceftas 200 Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.