CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET does not work against infections caused by the virus.

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET combines two antibiotics (Cefixime, Dicloxacillin) and one probiotic (Lactobacillus).  Cefixime and Dicloxacillin work by interfering with forming the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby, damaging the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus belongs to the class of probiotics (live microorganisms that keeps the body healthy) that help to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.

Take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, gas, headache, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss other contraceptive methods with your doctor, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may decrease alertness, and cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin and Lactobacillus used to treat several bacterial infections. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin are two broad-spectrum antibiotics that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. They interfere with forming a bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby, damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic (live microorganism that keeps the body healthy) that helps restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Gas
• Headache
• Vaginal itching  

If you are allergic to CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss other contraceptive methods with your doctor, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may decrease alertness, and cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET prescribed by your doctor for effective results. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET before undergoing any tests.

Drug-Drug Interaction: CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), water tablet (furosemide), antibiotic (azithromycin), steroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone), and immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, ciclosporin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, weak immune system, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.

• WARFARIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• AZITHROMYCIN
• DEXAMETHASONE
• METHYLPREDNISOLONE
• PREDNISONE
• TACROLIMUS
• CICLOSPORIN

• Take probiotics after completing the full course of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
• Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

• If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET as it may interfere with these tests.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.