Cefolac CV 200 Tablet (Cefixime 200mg / Clavulanic Acid 125mg)

Medical Description

Cefolac Cv 200mg Tab contains combination of Cefixime and Clavulanic Acid as an active ingredient. This is a higher antibiotic meant for the treatment of severe infections.

Uses of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet

Treatment of severe infections of urinary tract, lungs, throat and tonsil, skin or infections like typhoid fever or gonorrhoea.

contraindications
Contraindications of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet
If you have an allergy to this medicine or any of the ingredient of this medicine
If you are allergic to Cephalosporin class of antibiotics

Side effects of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet

Diarrhoea
Frequent or loose stool
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Stomach upset
Skin rashes, itching
Mouth ulcers
Increase in liver enzyme
Jaundice
Headache
Sleepiness
Blood disorders
Itching in the genital tract
Loss of appetite

Mode of Action of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet

How Does It Work?
Cefixime controls the growth of bacteria and kills them by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
However, the bacteria can make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) which can destroy Cefixime
Clavulanic acid inactivates this enzyme. This helps Cefixime to function optimally.

Directions for Use of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet

This medicine should be consumed as a whole with sufficient amount of water.

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Interactions of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines
This medicine contains Cefixime and Clavulanic Acid; any interactions seen with these two components individually may occur with this combination
This medicine can increase the levels of Carbamazepine (a medicine used for controlling fits or nerve pain), thus monitoring is required
If you are taking blood thinners like Warfarin, there may be an increased risk of bleeding
If you are taking birth control pills like oral contraceptives (O.C pills), caution is needed as this medicine interferes with their action
If you are undergoing a glucose test (to detect the amount of glucose in the blood), false “positive reaction” may occur
If you are undergoing a coombs test (to detect antibodies attached to red blood cells), false “positive reaction” may occur
Interactions with food items
Food does not affect the way this medicine works. It can be taken with or without food.

Storage and disposal of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet

Store the medicine below 25°C
Keep it in original packing in order to protect it from moisture
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children

Dosage of Cefolac Cv 200mg Tablet

Overdose
If you are suffering from kidney problems and you take more of this medicine, brain damage (encephalopathy) may occur
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital
Missed a Dose
It is advised not to miss any dose of antibiotics as it can result in failure of therapy
If you missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember
If it’s time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosage schedule
Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one