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Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's

Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's

About Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's

Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medication called antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, lungs, etc. The bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus (probiotic). Cefixime belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is 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. Thereby, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to the prolonged intake of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's.

Take Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, gas, bloating, headache or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's 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 Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's. Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 10 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Uses of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Cefixime and Lactobacillus used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Cefixime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic (live micro-organisms that keeps the body healthy) that helps to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thereby, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to the prolonged intake of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney or liver problems, weak immune system or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's. Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 10 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's may interact with certain blood or urine tests giving false-positive results. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's before undergoing any tests.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's may interact with drugs used to blood thinner (warfarin), water tablet (furosemide), steroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone), immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, ciclosporin).

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, weak immune system or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's 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 to restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
  • 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 brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Special Advise

If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Comtrix O 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may interfere with these tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have cell wall). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.

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