Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT

Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT belongs to a class of medication called antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, lungs, etc. The bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT is a combination of two drugs, namely: Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus (probiotic). Cefixime belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus belongs to the class of probiotics (live micro-organisms that keeps the body healthy) that helps to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thereby, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to the prolonged intake of Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT.

Take Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, gas, bloating, headache or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT 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 Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT. Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT is not recommended for children below 10 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT is a combination of two drugs, namely: Cefixime and Lactobacillus used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Cefixime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic (live micro-organisms that keeps the body healthy) that helps to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thereby, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to the prolonged intake of Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT.

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

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, or other medicines. If you have kidney or liver problems, a weak immune system or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT. Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT is not recommended for children below ten years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert, as Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness, and cause confusion, unusual muscle movements or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the entire course of Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT as your doctor prescribes for effective results. Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT may interact with specific blood or urine tests, giving false-positive results. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT before undergoing any tests.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT may interact with drugs used to blood thinner (warfarin), water tablet (furosemide), steroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone), immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, cyclosporin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, a weak immune system or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT.

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

• Take probiotics after completing the entire course of Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT 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 diarrhoea.
• Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
• Include fibre-rich foods, which can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.
• Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT.
• 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 Hicef XL 200mg Tablet DT as it may interfere with these tests.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows 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.