Ceftas 400 Tablet DT

Ceftas 400 Tablet DT is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains cefixime 400 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. Ceftas 400 Tablet DT may be prescribed for infections of the ear, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and some other susceptible bacterial infections.

How it works: Cefixime works by blocking bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which causes the bacteria to weaken and die. In the tablet form, Ceftas 400 Tablet DT delivers this antibiotic through the digestive tract after it is swallowed and dissolved.

Ceftas 400 Tablet DT is the higher-strength sibling of Ceftas 200 Tablet, so it is not the right choice for everyone and should only be used when a clinician decides that 400 mg per tablet fits the infection and the patient’s needs. Because each tablet already delivers a full 400 mg dose, it may reduce the number of tablets needed compared with lower-strength products, but it can also be less flexible for dose adjustments.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Uncomplicated gonorrhea when prescribed
• Other bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms

• Take Ceftas 400 Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; if it is labeled DT, follow the tablet directions on the pack and your pharmacist’s advice for dispersing or swallowing.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Take the doses at evenly spaced times to keep antibiotic levels steady.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not use it for a viral infection or share Ceftas 400 Tablet DT with anyone else.

Each Ceftas 400 Tablet DT provides cefixime 400 mg per tablet. Depending on the infection and the patient, it may be taken once daily or in split doses as directed by the prescriber; the exact schedule and duration are determined by the doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount, because the right dose of Ceftas 400 Tablet DT depends on the infection, kidney function, and age.

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
• Gas or bloating
• Headache
• Rash or mild skin itching

• Use caution if you have a history of allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because dose adjustment may be needed with Ceftas 400 Tablet DT.
• This higher-strength tablet should be used only when the prescribed 400 mg dose is appropriate; do not split or combine doses unless instructed.
• Report severe or persistent diarrhea, as antibiotics can sometimes trigger serious intestinal infection.
• Tell your clinician about any history of stomach or bowel disease, especially colitis.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy, unwell, or unusually weak after taking it.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Certain lab tests for urine glucose or Coombs test
• Other medicines that may affect the kidneys

Store Ceftas 400 Tablet DT in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.