Cefixime & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets

Product Description

📌 Composition

Each tablet typically contains:

• Cefixime “ a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Potassium Clavulanate (Clavulanic Acid) “ a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to antibiotics like cefixime

🪠Clavulanate enhances the effectiveness of cefixime by inhibiting the enzymes (beta-lactamases) that some bacteria produce to destroy antibiotics.

🊠Common Uses

Prescribed to treat:

• Respiratory tract infections (e.g., tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia)

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• Ear infections (otitis media)

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Typhoid fever (in certain cases)

🕠Dosage (General Guide)

• Typically: 1 tablet twice daily

• After meals is recommended to reduce gastric irritation

• Course: Usually 5“7 days, or as directed by a doctor

📌 Always follow your doctor™s instructions. Do not skip doses or stop early.

šï Side Effects

Common:

• Diarrhea

• Nausea or vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Headache

Serious (seek immediate help):

• Severe allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)

• Persistent diarrhea (could indicate C. difficile infection)

• Liver issues (rare “ symptoms may include yellowing of eyes or skin)

🚫 Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have:

• Liver disease

• Kidney problems

• History of antibiotic-associated diarrhea

• Allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins

Not usually recommended for:

• Children under a certain age (depending on formulation)

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women (unless clearly needed)

🔄 Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25C

• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture

• Keep out of reach of children