Cefolac O 200mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to Cefixime, Ofloxacin, Cephalosporins like Cefuroxime, Fluoroquinolones like Ciprofloxacin or any of the ingredients of Cefolac-O-200 Tablet.
• If you have a history of fits or any brain-related disorders.
• If you have a history of tendon disorders.
• This medicine should not be given to children or growing adolescents as it may interfere with their growth.
• If you have a family history of red blood cell disorder (defects in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity).
• If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

• Allergic reactions involving joint pain, rashes, swelling of the face, difficulty in breathing and other skin problems.
• Bleeding and formation of fluid bumps around lips, mouth, nose and genitals.
• Stomach problems like nausea, vomiting, loose stools and stomach pain.
• Headache, dizziness, an abnormal sensation in the ears and sleep disturbances.
• Cold, a runny nose and sneezing.
• Irritation in the eyes and blurred vision.

Other General Warnings

• You experience allergic reactions including serious skin allergies in different body parts (fluid-filled blisters, bumps, rashes and skin degradation).
• You have diarrhoea, cramps, pain and fever after taking this medicine.
• You have a kidney problem and you are on dialysis.
• You have blood disorders like anaemia and inherited blood disorder (G6PD deficiency).
• You have problems related to the liver and kidney and you are taking medicine to prevent blood clotting.
• You have a history of tendonitis (inflammation of the tissue that connects muscles to bone) after taking antibiotics or myasthenia gravis.
• You are experiencing fits, difficulty in movement, confusion, other mental disorders (Psychosis).
• You are experiencing pain, a pins-and-needles sensation, numbness and weakness in various body parts.
• You experience suicidal thoughts.
• You are experiencing irregular heartbeats, low potassium levels or have had heart disease.
• You are a diabetic, taking medicines, then caution is needed as this medicine can cause low blood sugar. Close monitoring of blood glucose may be needed.
• You are experiencing vision disturbances.

• Cefolac-O-200 Tablet should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water with or without food.
• Complete the course of this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

• Store this medicine below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
• Protect it from catching moisture.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.

Overdose

• Excess of Cefolac-O-200 Tablet can cause confusion, dizziness, altered consciousness, fits, irregular heartbeats, nausea and confusion.
• In the case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit your nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
• It is advisable not to miss any dose of antibiotics as it can result in a failure of therapy.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Cefolac-O-200 Tablet should be taken at least two hours before taking any acidity medicines, any preparations containing zinc and iron and certain anti-HIV drugs like Didanosine.
• The risk of getting fits increase if you are taking medicines to treat asthma-like theophylline, to reduce inflammation (Ibuprofen).
• Should be used with caution if you are taking medicines that can alter your heart rhythms like Quinidine, Hydroquinidine, Disopyramide, antidepressants like Clomipramine, Amitriptyline, antibiotics like Erythromycin, Clarithromycin and Azithromycin.
• You may experience low blood sugar if you are taking any medicines for diabetes like Glibenclamide.
• This medicine interferes with the working of blood-thinning medicines like Warfarin.
• You may experience tendon rupture if you are taking any medicines used to treat inflammation and pain (corticosteroids) like betamethasone, prednisone.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.