Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat 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. Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival, thereby killing bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus 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 diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics.

Take Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Sometimes you may experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, gas, headache, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Mahacef-XL 200 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 Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet , penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet . Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Hence, consult your doctor for other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm. Drive only if you are alert, as Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness.

Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin, and Lactic acid bacillus used to treat bacterial infections. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin are 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 the formation of the bacterial cell walls (a protective covering) necessary for their survival, thereby, killing bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic (live microorganisms that keeps the body healthy) that helps restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics.

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

If you are allergic to Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet , penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Mahacef-XL 200 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 Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet . Drive only if you are alert as Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet prescribed by your doctor for effective results. Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are taking Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet before undergoing any tests.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Mahacef-XL 200 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 Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet .

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

• Take probiotics after completing the full course of Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet to restore 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 restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. 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 Mahacef-XL 200 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 Mahacef-XL 200 Tablet as it may interfere with the results of certain 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 multiply 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.