Ceftiwin Tablet

Generics/Substitute

Ceftiwin Tablet

Description

Medicine
Pregnancy Interaction	Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation Interaction	Ceftiwin Tablet is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Common Side Effect	Nausea, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Bloating, Indigestion, Flatulence.
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. Ceftiwin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Driving	Ceftiwin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney	Ceftiwin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftiwin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver	Ceftiwin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftiwin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Mechanism of action	Ceftiwin Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Lactobacillus is a live micro-organism which restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.