XYIME LB 200
Cefixime 200 mg with LB (Lactic Acid Bacillus) – Composition & Details
Active Ingredients:
- Cefixime (200 mg): A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
- Lactic Acid Bacillus (LB): A probiotic that helps maintain gut flora balance.
Description & Mechanism of Action:
- Cefixime:
- A broad-spectrum antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death.
- Effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Lactic Acid Bacillus (LB):
- A probiotic that restores beneficial gut bacteria lost due to antibiotic use.
- Helps prevent diarrhea and digestive disturbances caused by Cefixime.
Uses:
- Respiratory infections (tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Ear, nose, and throat infections (sinusitis, otitis media)
- Typhoid fever
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea)
Dosage & Administration:
- Adults: 200-400 mg per day in 1-2 doses, as prescribed.
- Children: Dose based on weight (typically 8 mg/kg/day).
- Take with or without food (better absorption with food).
Side Effects:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Stomach pain, bloating
- Headache, dizziness
- Skin rashes (rare allergic reactions)
- Superinfection risk: Long-term use may cause fungal infections
Precautions & Warnings:
- Avoid in severe kidney disease (dose adjustment needed).
- Not recommended in severe allergic reactions to cephalosporins.
- Use with caution in pregnancy & breastfeeding (consult a doctor).
- Complete the full course to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Drug Interactions:
- Warfarin (increased bleeding risk)
- Oral contraceptives (may reduce effectiveness)
- Probenecid (increases Cefixime levels)