Katcef-LB Tablet belongs to a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections). Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce toxins, damaging tissue and making you sick.

Katcef-LB Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactic Acid Bacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Katcef-LB Tablet weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. Lactic Acid Bacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactic Acid Bacillus prevents diarrhoea due to a prolonged intake of Katcef-LB Tablet . Thus, together Katcef-LB Tablet helps in the prevention of infections.  Katcef-LB Tablet will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Take Katcef-LB Tablet with or without food. It should be swallowed as a whole, do not crush or chew the tablet. The dose and duration of Katcef-LB Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. It is also recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to severe infection that will stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance). Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, and Headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Katcef-LB Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Katcef-LB Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Katcef-LB Tablet . As far as it is known, Katcef-LB Tablet may be used in pregnancy. Consideration should be given to discontinuing nursing temporarily during treatment with Katcef-LB Tablet .

Katcef-LB Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactic Acid Bacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime prevents bacterial cell growth by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria's growth and multiplication. Lactic Acid Bacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactic Acid Bacillus prevents diarrhoea and beneficial bacteria loss in the intestine due to a prolonged intake of Katcef-LB Tablet . Thus, together Katcef-LB Tablet helps in the prevention of infections. Katcef-LB Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections).

• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Vomiting
• Bloating and indigestion
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Headache

In some cases, the use of Katcef-LB Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea; however, Lactic Acid Bacillus in this medicine prevents these symptoms. Inform your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), as Katcef-LB Tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before taking Katcef-LB Tablet if you have diabetes as Katcef-LB Tablet liquid dosage form contains sucrose. Long-term use of Katcef-LB Tablet may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so a yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have epilepsy, diabetes, stomach problems, or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before using Katcef-LB Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Katcef-LB Tablet is not recommended for use in children below ten years old unless recommended by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Katcef-LB Tablet may interact with certain vaccines (e.g. BCG, cholera vaccine, typhoid vaccine)

Drug-Food Interactions: Katcef-LB Tablet may interact with alcohol or alcoholic beverages.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Katcef-LB Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including colitis (inflammation of the colon's inner lining), renal dysfunction, liver disease, and seizure disorders.

• BCG VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE

• Good hygiene is the most effective strategy to prevent illnesses.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet.  
• Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Katcef-LB Tablet .
• Avoid having close touch with sick people.
• Coughing and sneezing should be covered.
• If you are ill, stay at home.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
• Stay away from polluted food and water.
• Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages with Katcef-LB Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Katcef-LB Tablet in fighting off infections.

• Even if you feel better after taking Katcef-LB Tablet , do not stop taking it until your doctor says so. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
• Katcef-LB Tablet can affect growing teeth, so it should be avoided during pregnancy and in children less than ten years old.
• Katcef-LB Tablet should not be consumed beyond its expiry date as it breaks down into harmful chemicals that can damage the kidney.
• Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will, in general, help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and will help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking Katcef-LB Tablet .

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.