In Treatment of Bacterial infections Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet used to treat certain bacterial infections such as sinus infections (sinusitis), chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease), and infections of the ears, skin, throat, stomach, urinary tract, and prostate gland. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria. Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet also restores the level of good bacteria in your stomach and thus prevents stomach upset due to the antibiotics. It is advisable to continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant. | - Driving : SAFE
Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Can I stop taking Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.| What if I miss my dose?::: Take Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
Aicef AZ 200mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cefixime, Azithromycin, and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic which works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Azithromycin is also an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively. Lactobacillus is a live micro-organism which restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.