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Pregnancy Interaction | Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
Common Side Effect | Headache, Dizziness, Stomach pain, Nausea, Flatulence, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite, Dyspepsia. |
How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food. |
Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well. |
Kidney | Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Mechanism of action | Arifix-OZ 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefixime and Ornidazole.tCefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Ornidazole kills other infectious microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging their DNA. Together, they treat your infection effectively. |