Cefixime and Ornidazole Tablets

Cefixime and Ornidazole Tablets come with the branding “LABFIX-OZ” and is a type of antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections. These infections can affect various parts of the body, ranging from minor issues like sore throats and ear infections to more serious conditions like meningitis and encephalitis. 

Cefixime and Ornidazole Tablets contain a combination of two drugs: Cefixime and Ornidazole. Cefixime works by binding to specific proteins within bacterial cells, which stops the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, ultimately leading to the death of the bacteria. Ornidazole, on the other hand, not only targets bacteria but also other infectious microorganisms by damaging their DNA, preventing them from reproducing or repairing themselves. 

Medical Benefits  

• These tablets are an antibiotic combination containing Cefixime and Ornidazole primarily used to treat bacterial infections.  
• Cefixime binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, causing the inhibition of the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis, arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death. 
• Ornidazole kills other infectious microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging their DNA, preventing the bacteria from reproducing or repairing themselves. 

Dirеctions For Usе  

• Administеr Cefixime and Ornidazole Tablets oncе daily. 
• Ingеst thе tablеt wholе with watеr. 
• Rеfrain from crushing or chеwing as pеr thе doctor’s instructions. 

Storagе  

• Ensurе Cefixime OZ tablets arе inaccеssiblе to children and pеts. 
• Maintain tablеts at room tеmpеraturе, avoiding еxposurе to еxcеssivе hеat or moisturе. 
• Storе thе tablеts in a cool, dry location, protecting it from direct sunlight. 

Precautions

• It may interact in patients with diabetes mellitus, renal dysfunction, liver disease, seizure disorders, colitis (bowel disease that affects the large intestine, causing irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the colon), and muscle problems (muscle weakness). 
• Consult your doctor before its consumption as it may interact with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antibiotics (azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, metronidazole, erythromycin), anti-diabetic (metformin), diuretics (furosemide),  antihistamine medicines (chlorpheniramine), blood thinners (warfarin). 
• It is best to avoid alcohol while taking Cefixime and Ornidazole Tablets. 
• It is not recommended to be used during breastfeeding, as it passes through the mother’s milk to the baby, so consult a doctor before taking it. 
• It usually causes drowsiness and confusion; it affects driving ability. 

Side Effects  

• Dizziness 
• Diarrhoea 
• Loss of appetite 
• Indigestion 
• Flatulence 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Can I use antacids with a Cefixime OZ tablet? 

No, it’s not recommended as it contains ornidazole, which shouldn’t be taken with antacids containing magnesium or aluminium. Keep a gap of at least two hours between them to avoid any interactions. 

Is this tablet safe for syphilis patients? 

No, it contains ornidazole, which can worsen symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis. Don’t take it without consulting a doctor first. 

I have diabetes, can I take this compsoition? 

Consult your doctor first as it may affect blood sugar levels in diabetics, causing low or high blood sugar. Regularly monitor your blood sugar while taking it to avoid any issues. 

Does this treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)? 

Yes, it is an antibiotic used to treat UTIs as well as infections in the lungs, sinuses, skin, respiratory tract, bones, and joints.