Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's

Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of drugs known as 'antibiotics' used to treat various bacterial infections. It effectively treats infections of the respiratory tract (pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nose, and throat. It is also prescribed to treat STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's contains Cefixime, Cloxacillin and Lactobacillus sporogenes. Cefixime works by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the outer layer (cell wall) of the bacteria and destroying the bacterial cell wall. Cloxacillin blocks the third and last stage of synthesis of bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). Lactobacillus sporogenes help balance the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections.

You are advised to take Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, and diarrhoea in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic) or have kidney or liver problems. If prescribed by your doctor, Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding but use with caution. It will not work for viral infections such as the flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's contains Cefixime, Cloxacillin and Lactobacillus sporogenes. Cefixime works by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the outer layer (cell wall) of the bacteria and destroying the bacterial cell wall. Cloxacillin blocks the third and last stage of synthesis of bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). Lactobacillus sporogenes help balance the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain

Before starting Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's should not be given to patients allergic to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics, a newborn baby with jaundice. It will not work for viral infections like the flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections. If prescribed by your doctor, Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding but with caution. If you are using Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's, please do not get a live vaccination (cholera, typhoid, and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin). It is known to interact with Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's and affects its efficacy.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's is known to interact with live vaccines (cholera vaccine, typhoid vaccine and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (is used in a solution to stimulate the immune system in the treatment of bladder cancer and as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis)), sulphonamides (trimethoprim), other antibiotics (azithromycin, gentamycin), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-gout which decreases uric acid (allopurinol, probenecid), and pain killer (aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's is known to interact with alcohol. Avoid high-fat meals as this makes it harder for your body to absorb Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's. Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, gout, colitis (bowel disease that affects the large intestine, irritating, inflammation, and ulcers in the colon), and marrow toxicity (bone marrow suppression).

• CHOLERA VACCINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE
• BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN VACCINE
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• AZITHROMYCIN
• GENTAMICIN
• WARFARIN
• ALLOPURINOL
• PROBENECID
• ASPIRIN

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, buttermilk, and cheese.
• Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder antibiotics' absorption.
• Avoid the consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
• Avoid the usage of tobacco.

• Even if you feel better after taking Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's, do not stop until your doctor says so. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
• Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will, in general, help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and will help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's.
• Stop taking Ceftas-CL 200 Tablet 10's and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash or swelling of the face, throat, tongue and breathing difficulties while taking it.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.