Cefixime (200mg) + Ornidazole (500mg)

Cefixime (200mg) + Ornidazole (500mg) — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is prescribed for infections caused by a mix of bacteria and anaerobic organisms, where both broad-spectrum antibacterial and anti-anaerobic action are needed together.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis or sinusitis with anaerobic involvement
• Dental and oral infections
• Gynaecological infections such as pelvic infections
• Gastrointestinal infections including some cases of dysentery or intestinal infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections with mixed bacterial cause

HOW IT WORKS

• Cefixime is a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from building their protective cell wall
• Ornidazole works against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites by damaging their DNA, stopping them from multiplying
• Together they cover a wider range of organisms than either drug alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Viral infections such as common cold, flu or most sore throats
• Fungal infections
• As a general painkiller or fever medicine
• Prevention of infection without a doctor's advice

How to Use Cefixime (200mg) + Ornidazole (500mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually twice a day
• Can be taken with or without food, but taking with food may reduce stomach upset
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Complete the full course even if you feel better before finishing it
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine and for at least 2-3 days after, as it can cause severe nausea and flushing with Ornidazole

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in the original pack until it is time to take it
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Cefixime (200mg) + Ornidazole (500mg) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Loss of appetite

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Skin rash or itching
• Vaginal itching or discharge (due to change in normal flora)

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Severe watery or bloody diarrhoea (possible sign of colitis)
• Yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine (signs of liver problems)
• Numbness, tingling or weakness in hands or feet
• Seizures or fits
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Cefixime (200mg) + Ornidazole (500mg) — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be taken only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to Cefixime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, Ornidazole or other nitroimidazole drugs
• Have a history of severe allergic reaction to penicillin-type antibiotics (cross-allergy is possible)
• Have active neurological disorders like epilepsy, unless advised otherwise by your doctor

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have a history of stomach or intestinal disease such as colitis
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Have any blood disorder
• Are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Disulfiram or other alcohol-deterrent medicines
• Lithium
• Other antibiotics or antiepileptic drugs
• Oral contraceptive pills (effectiveness may reduce)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I stop the medicine once I feel better?

No, stopping early can lead to incomplete treatment and antibiotic resistance; always complete the full course as prescribed.

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

No, alcohol should be avoided during treatment and for a few days after, as it can cause severe reactions with Ornidazole.

Is this medicine safe during pregnancy?

• It should be used only if clearly needed and advised by your doctor, as safety in pregnancy is not fully established.
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