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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Piramal Enterprises Limited, Piramal Ananata, Agastya Corporate Park, 109 A, 109A/1 to 109/21A, 111 and 110, 110/1 to 110/13, Opposite Fire Brigade, Kamani Junction, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070, Maharashtra, India
Other Info - CEF0239

FAQs

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin, and Lactobacillus. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin work by interfering with forming the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby, damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus belongs to the class of probiotics (live micro-organisms that keeps the body healthy) that helps to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.
CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may be used to treat lung infections caused by bacteria. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.
CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may cause diarrhea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or if you notice blood or mucus in stools, avoid taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET and consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, please consult your doctor before taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET with other medicines.
CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET is not used to treat viral infections. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.
You are not recommended to stop taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET, please consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET is excreted in human milk. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may decrease alertness, confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.

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Liver

Caution

Take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 10 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

About CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET does not work against infections caused by the virus.

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET combines two antibiotics (Cefixime, Dicloxacillin) and one probiotic (Lactobacillus).  Cefixime and Dicloxacillin work by interfering with forming the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby, damaging the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus belongs to the class of probiotics (live microorganisms that keeps the body healthy) that help to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.

Take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, gas, headache, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss other contraceptive methods with your doctor, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may decrease alertness, and cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Uses of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin and Lactobacillus used to treat several bacterial infections. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin are two broad-spectrum antibiotics that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. They interfere with forming a bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby, damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic (live microorganism that keeps the body healthy) that helps restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.

Directions for Use

Take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Do not take CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET while going to bed or lying down to prevent stomach irritation or heartburn.

Side Effects of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Vaginal itching  

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss other contraceptive methods with your doctor, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may decrease alertness, and cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET prescribed by your doctor for effective results. CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET before undergoing any tests.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefiximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
DicloxacillinMethotrexate
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • PREDNISONE
  • TACROLIMUS
  • CICLOSPORIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET as it may interfere with these tests.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking CEFI XL D 200MG TABLET.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.