Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Composition of Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Cefilab DT 100 Tablet contains Cefixime (100mg) + Lactobacillus (40Million Spores). It belongs to the Cephalosporin and Gut protective / probiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Cefilab DT 100 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Key benefits

• Effective against a wide range of bacteria
• Available as tablets
• syrups and injections
• Helps the gut recover after an infection or antibiotics
• Generally well tolerated

How Cefilab DT 100 Tablet works

Cefilab DT 100 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. 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.

How to take Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Most side effects of Cefilab DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Bloating Indigestion Flatulence

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you. Loose motions with high fever, blood in the stool or severe abdominal pain need a doctor, not a home remedy. Oral rehydration salts and fluids matter more than any medicine when you have loose motions — dehydration is the real danger, especially in children and older people. Take a probiotic a couple of hours apart from an antibiotic so the antibiotic does not simply kill it. Do not use an anti-motility medicine such as loperamide if you have a fever or blood in the stool.

Do not take Cefilab DT if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner. Antibiotics reduce the effect of probiotics taken at the same time.

How to store Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Some probiotic preparations ask to be refrigerated — follow the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Cefilab DT 100 Tablet

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days. Keep up fluids and oral rehydration salts. Return to a normal diet as soon as you can manage it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

OZONE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic and Gastrointestinal agent

Drug class:

Cephalosporin and Gut protective / probiotic