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Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
Cefixime (100mg)
₹94MRP ₹99In stock
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Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, urinary infection, ear and throat infection and typhoid.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Cefixime (100mg)
Available variants: tablet 100 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹94 (₹9.43 per tablet)
MRP: ₹99
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MICRO LABS
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet contains Cefixime (100mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.
Uses of Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
- This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection
- chest infection
- urinary infection
- ear and throat infection and typhoid.
Key benefits
- Effective against a wide range of bacteria
- Available as tablets
- syrups and injections
How Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet works
Cefixime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
How to take Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and, rarely, fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Ritecef O are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Loose motions
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Rash
- Thrush
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 Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
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.
Do not take Ritecef O 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.
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.
How to store Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Ritecef O 100 mg 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.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Cephalosporin
Substitutes for Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Cefixime (100mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stancef O 100 mg Tablet | 1X10 | ₹70 | 26% cheaper |
| Mahacef 100 Dry SyrupDiscovery Mankind | syrup · 30 Ml | ₹72 | 24% cheaper |
| Sprocef 100 SyrupINCITE | syrup · 30ML | ₹72 | 23% cheaper |
| Gramocef O 100 Dry SyrupMICRO LABS | syrup · 30ML | ₹73 | 22% cheaper |
| Livixim-100 SyrupLIVINOR PHARMA | syrup · 30ML | ₹73 | 22% cheaper |
| Omnicef O 100 mg SuspensionARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | suspension · 30ML | ₹73 | 22% cheaper |
| Zifi 100 mg Dry SyrupFDC Ltd | syrup · 30ML | ₹73 | 22% cheaper |
| Zifi 100 ReadymixFDC Ltd | 30ML | ₹73 | 22% cheaper |
| Milixim 100 mg Dry SyrupGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | syrup · 30ML | ₹73 | 22% cheaper |
| Milixim 100 TabletGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹74 | 21% cheaper |
| Cefix Dry SyrupCAPITAL PHARMA | syrup · 30ML | ₹76 | 20% cheaper |
| Orixime 100 Dry Syrup 30 ml | 30 ML | ₹76 | 19% cheaper |
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Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet used for?
Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, urinary infection, ear and throat infection and typhoid. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet?
Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet contains Cefixime (100mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet work?
Cefixime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
Is Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Ritecef O are Loose motions, Nausea, Stomach pain, Rash, Thrush. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Ritecef O.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet?
Stancef O 100 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹70 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet starts at ₹94 (MRP ₹99) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 100 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet?
Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet is manufactured by MICRO LABS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet delivered?
Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cefixime (100mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹94 (₹9.43 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹99
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- MICRO LABS
- Manufacturer
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Cephalosporin
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 100 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Ritecef O 100 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.