Cefspan Capsules 400Mg

Overview

Introduction For Cefspan 400mg

• Cefspan capsule contains cefixime 400mg in it which belongs to cephalosporin class of antibiotics.
• It is administered through oral route i.e. by mouth
• Indicated for wide variety of bacterial infections like UTI (urinary tract infections), ear & throat infections.
• Also used in treating symptoms of respiratory tract infections like severe bronchitis (inflammation of lining of bronchial tubes)
• It is not useful in viral infections like common cold
• Typical dose in adults per day is 200 to 400 mg given as a single dose or two divided doses
• Course of cefixime antibiotic differs for different infection management.
• Prescription medication so should be used on as-needed basis.

When Not To Use For Cefspan 400mg

How To Use For Cefspan 400mg

• For oral route administration only.
• Its recommended dose in adults & children is 400 mg daily (taken once) or take 200 mg capsule every 12 hours.
• While using it at home, follow all instructions of its use in leaflet or by the doctor. For the best effect of cefspan, use it at the same time every day.
• Also, complete full prescribed course of therapy of this medication, even if you see symptoms subsiding.
• It should be stored at room temperature between 20 to 25 degree C & away from moisture & heat.
• Cefspan is known to interact with medicines like anticonvulsants (carbamazepine), & anticoagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin. So, keep doctor informed of all the medications that are in your use.

Why Choose For Cefspan 400mg

Cefspan capsule contains antibiotic cefixime 400 mg in it which is indicated for a vast variety of bacterial infections in children (above age 10) & adults. It is used in treatment of UTIs, throat infections including tonsilitis & pharyngitis, & ear infections. It is also used for treating deteriorating symptoms of severe bronchitis cases.

Cefspan is not meant for infections caused by virus like common cold. It belongs to cephalosporin class of antibiotics which acts by weakening the outermost bacterial layer and causes breakdown of bacterial cell wall and stops growth of bacteria.

Storage For Cefspan 400mg

It should be stored at room temperature between 20 to 25 degree C & away from moisture & heat.

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Faqs

How long should cefixime be used?

It should be taken once or twice in a day for about 7 to 14 days. And can be taken with or without food.

How long can cefixime 400 mg stay in our body?

Its elimination half life is 3 to 4 hours and excreted via kidney and biliary mechanism

Can cefixime be called a strong antibiotic?

It is a broad spectrum antibiotic i.e. it is effective against a wide variety of bacteria

Which are known side effects of cefixime?

Common ones include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite & constipation

Which bacteria’s can cefixime kill?

It can effectively treat infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Hemophilus influenzae, E. coli, Salmonella, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.