CLAVICEF TABLET

Question 1

How does CLAVICEF TABLET work?

Accepted Answer

CLAVICEF TABLET is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefixime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefixime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival, thereby, killing the bacteria, preventing the spread of infections. Clavulanic acid works by enhancing the activity of cefixime against bacteria and decreases bacterial resistance.

Question 2

Does CLAVICEF TABLET cause diarrhoea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of CLAVICEF TABLET. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking CLAVICEF TABLET and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Question 3

Can I stop taking CLAVICEF TABLET on my own?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to complete the course of CLAVICEF TABLET even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Question 4

I am pregnant, can I take CLAVICEF TABLET?

Accepted Answer

Do not take CLAVICEF TABLET if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will prescribe CLAVICEF TABLET only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Question 5

Can I give CLAVICEF TABLET to my child?

Accepted Answer

It is safe to give CLAVICEF TABLET to a child if prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.

Question 6

Can I take CLAVICEF TABLET on my own?

Accepted Answer

Do not take CLAVICEF TABLET on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.

Question 7

Does CLAVICEF TABLET affect test results?

Accepted Answer

CLAVICEF TABLET may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests, glucose test, and coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking CLAVICEF TABLET. Your doctor might ask you to stop the intake of CLAVICEF TABLET before conducting these tests.

Question 8

Does CLAVICEF TABLET affect working of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

CLAVICEF TABLET contains Cefixime which might interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor may suggest an alternate method of contraception.

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