Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet

Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 200 mg of cefixime in each tablet. Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, which are used to treat certain bacterial infections. Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as those affecting the throat, ears, urinary tract, and some respiratory or gastrointestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is not effective for viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Cefixime works by interfering with the bacteria’s ability to build a strong cell wall, which weakens and kills the bacteria. As an oral tablet, Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed from the gut to help treat the infection from inside the body.

Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet is a convenient higher-strength tablet, so each dose delivers 200 mg of cefixime in a single tablet rather than a lower-dose option. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, the 200 mg tablet is the specific product your doctor may choose when this dose matches the infection being treated and the patient’s age, weight, and medical needs.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Some respiratory tract infections
• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections

• Swallow Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if your doctor gives it once-daily dosing.
• 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 it is okay.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better.
• Do not use it for a viral illness, because antibiotics do not work against viruses.

Each Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of cefixime. Depending on the infection and the patient, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses, and the total daily amount should not exceed the amount your prescriber sets for you. The right dose is individualized, so use only the schedule given by your doctor.

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

Common side effects of Cefixime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Loose stools
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Nausea
• Gas
• Headache

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefixime or another cephalosporin antibiotic.
• Use caution if you have a history of severe penicillin allergy, because cross-reaction can happen in some people.
• Report ongoing diarrhea, especially if it is severe or bloody, because this can be a sign of a serious bowel problem.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, since dosing may need adjustment.
• Let your doctor know if you have diabetes and monitor carefully if you test urine sugar, because some urine glucose tests may be affected.
• Do not stop the tablet early just because you feel better, or the infection may return or worsen.
• If this medicine makes you dizzy or unwell, avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Carbamazepine
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Laboratory urine glucose tests using certain reagents

Store Stancef-O 200 mg Tablet in a cool, dry place away from moisture and keep it in its original strip until use.