Efelac DT 200mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET

EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is a combination of Cefixime and Lactobacillus, which
belong to the group of medicines called Antibiotics and Probiotics,
respectively. EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is used in the management of bacterial
infections like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and other
respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract
infections. Lactobacillus is used to manage diarrhea associated with the intake
of cefixime.

Before taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have swelling or
inflammation of the large intestine (colon), kidney impairment, intestinal
damage, had bowel surgery recently, and if you are allergic to other
cephalosporin antibiotics, including penicillin.

EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women, and it is
not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is not
recommended for use in children under 10 years of age, and it should be used
with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above).

The common side effects of taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting,
indigestion, and headache. Consult with your doctor if any of the side effects
worsen.

Uses Of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET

Manage:

• Tonsillitis
• Pharyngitis
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis & other respiratory tract infections
• Skin & soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

How EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET Works

EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is a combination of Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime
works against both gram-positive and gram-negative org
inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, which is essential for the survival of
bacteria in the human body. It inhibits transpe
manages the cross-linking of the bacterial cell wall, resulting in the killing
of bacteria. Lactobacillus acts as a probiotic, which is used along with
antibiotics to restore the body`s natural microbial flora within the digestive
tract. It inhibits or decreases the growth of harmful microorg
by producing lactic acid. This collective action is useful in managing
infections caused by bacteria.

How to use EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET

Take EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with
or without food.

For Tablet: Swallow EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not
crush or chew the medicine.

For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the specified quantity of
water as mentioned in the label. Consume the medicine immediately after
reconstitution.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight, and severity of the infection.

Side Effects Of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET

Common

• Nausea, vomiting
• Indigestion
• Headache

Rare

Stop taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• Severe allergic reactions (signs include skin rash, severe itching of the skin with raised lumps, blisters in the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat with difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• Severe skin problems such as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) (signs include blistering, peeling, or bleeding on any part of the skin, including the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, genitals, hands, or feet). Also, flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, or aching muscles) and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) (signs include red, scaly, widespread rash with bumps under the skin, including your skin folds, chest, abdomen (including stomach), back, and arms), and blisters accomp
• Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) (signs include flu-like symptoms and a widespread rash with a high body temperature and enlarged lymph nodes)
• Severe watery diarrhea that will not stop, and you are feeling weak and have a fever; this may be something called ‘pseudomembranous colitis’
• Get infections more easily than usual
• Bruise or bleed more easily than normal
• Nose bleeds, bleeding gums, chills, tiredness, pale skin (often with a yellow tinge), shortness of breath
• Blood in urine
• Fits (convulsions)
• Brain condition with symptoms including fits (convulsions), feeling confused, feeling less alert or aware of things than usual, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Diarrhea

Drink lots of fluids, such as water, to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid eating
high-fat or spicy foods. Avoid taking any medicine on your own for managing
diarrhea. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Take this medicine with or immediately after food. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating oily, fried, and spicy foods. Do not perform any strenuous activities
immediately after eating. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Use with CautionEFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult
your doctor before taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedEFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding
women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking
EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET.

!### Driving and Using Machines

ContraindicatedDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience fits, confusion, feeling
less alert or aware of things than usual, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness
after taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

ContraindicatedAvoid consum
might make you dizzier.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionEFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with impaired
kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET if you are allergic to cefixime or any other
cephalosporin antibiotics, including penicillin.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Use with CautionEFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in children over 10 years of
age or weighing more than 50 kg. Consult your child’s for advice.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionEFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65
years and above). Consult your doctor before taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET.

Others

EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• Have colitis (swelling or inflammation of the large intestine)
• Have weakened immune system
• Have intestinal damage
• Had bowel surgery recently

Interactions

A. Drug-drug interactions:

Before taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any
of the following medicines:

• Salicylates such as aspirin (used to manage fever and pain)
• Probenecid (used to manage gout)
• Warfarin (used to manage or manage blood clots)
• Insulin (used to manage diabetes mellitus)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdose symptoms
of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET are blood in the urine, diarrhea, nausea, upper
abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Cefixime, Lactobacillus
Pharmacological Category	:	Cephalosporin antibiotics, Probiotics
Therapeutic Indication	:	Various bacterial infections
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Capsule, Dispersible tablet, Dry suspension, Dry syrup,Oral suspension, Powder, Rediuse, Syrup

More Information

Storage

• Keep EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET

Q: What is EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET and why is it prescribed?

A: EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is a combination of Cefixime and Lactobacillus, which
belong to the group of medicines called Antibiotics and Probiotics,
respectively. EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is used in the management of bacterial
infections like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and other
respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract
infections. Lactobacillus is used to manage diarrhea associated with the intake
of cefixime.

Q: What are the side effects of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET are nausea,
vomiting, indigestion, and headache. Consult with your doctor if any of the side
effects worsen over time.

Q: Is EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET safe to use in patients with kidney problems?

A: EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with impaired
kidney function. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function during and after
management with this medicine to manage the risk of any unusual effects. Consult
your doctor before taking it.

Q: What happens if I accidentally take an extra dose of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdose symptoms
of EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET are blood in the urine, diarrhea, nausea, upper
abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Q: Can EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET be used in pregnant and breast-feeding women?

A: EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women, and it
is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before
taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or
breastfeeding your baby.

Q: How does EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET work?

A: EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET contains Cefixime that works against both
gram-positive and gram-negative org
wall synthesis, which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human
body. It inhibits transpe
cross-linking of the bacterial cell wall, resulting in the killing of bacteria.
Lactobacillus acts as a probiotic, which is used along with antibiotics to
restore the body`s natural microbial flora within the digestive tract. It
inhibits or decreases the growth of harmful microorg
producing lactic acid. This collective action is useful in managing infections
caused by bacteria.

Q: Is EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET safe for kids?

A: EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in children over 10 years
of age or weighing more than 50 kg. Consult your child’s for advice.

Q: What should I avoid while taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET?

A: Avoid consum
might make you dizzier.

Q: Who should not take EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET?

A: EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have colitis
(swelling or inflammation of the large intestine), a weakened immune system,
intestinal damage, have had bowel surgery recently, or if you are allergic to
cefixime or any other cephalosporin antibiotics, including penicillin.

Q: What precautions must be taken while using EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET?

A: EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with impaired
kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking EFELAC DT 200MG TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)/ Hemogram
• Kidney Function Test (KFT)
• Peripheral Smear Examination By Pathologist
• Serum Electrolytes/ Electrolytes Profile
• Culture & Sensitivity, Blood
• Healthy Midlife Checkup
• Senior Citizen Checkup - Female
• Senior Citizen Checkup - Male
• Women Health Checkup - Essential
• Full Body Checkup – Gold