Excef Dt 100mg Tablets

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Description

Excef Dt Tablet is an antibiotic medicine containing cefixime as its active ingredient. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the urinary tract, lungs, throat, airways, tonsils, middle ear a

nd cervical/urethral infections. It is also used to treat typhoid fever. It works by interfering with the synthesis of the cell wall of bacteria. This leads to the death of the bacteria responsible for the infection. Excef Dt Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in the correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. Do not miss any doses or stop taking this medicine on your own. You must complete the course of antibiotics, discontinuing the treatment on your own, leads to antibiotic resistance and the recurrence of infection makes this medicine less effective for future infections.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹38.76
You Save	₹12.24 (24% on MRP)
Contains	Cefixime(100.0 Mg)
Uses	Bacterial infections
Side effects	Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Excef Dt 100 MG

Excef Dt Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear, nose or sinuses (such as sinusitis), urinary system (such as bladder and kidney infections), throat infections (such as to...
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It is also effective for typhoid (enteric) fever and gonorrhoea.

Contraindications of Excef Dt 100 MG

If you are allergic to cefixime or any other ingredients of Excef Dt Tablet.
If you are allergic to any similar antibiotics, including Penicillin.

Side effects of Excef Dt 100 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea
Indigestion

Precautions and Warnings of Excef Dt 100 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Excef Dt Tablet during pregnancy?

Since there is limited safety information available during pregnancy, Excef Dt Tablet should not be used during pregnancy unless it is considered essential by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Excef Dt Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown whether Cefixime passes into the breastmilk. Hence, it is advised to discontinue nursing temporarily if you are treated with Excef Dt Tablet. If you are taking this medicine while breastfeeding, watch for diarrhoea in your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Excef Dt Tablet?

Excef Dt Tablet can cause side effects like confusion, altered consciousness, feeling less alert, fits. If you experience any of these, don’t drive or use machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Excef Dt Tablet?

No information is available on the interactions of Excef Dt Tablet when taken with alcohol. However, alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine and delay the recovery from infection. Thus, avoid consuming alcohol while taking this antibiotic.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have problems with your liver or kidneys.
You experience skin reactions after taking Excef Dt Tablet.
You have or had encephalopathy (damage or disease that affects the brain and alters the way the brain works).
You are suffering from a condition called haemolytic anaemia (a condition where red blood cells get broken down faster than they are formed).
You experience watery diarrhoea, stomach pain and fever.
You develop any allergic reaction after using Excef Dt Tablet.

Mode of Action of Excef Dt 100 MG

How Does It Work?

Cefixime in Excef Dt Tablet works by inhibiting the growth of the cell wall of bacteria, which eventually leads to the death of the bacteria.

Directions for Use of Excef Dt 100 MG

Excef Dt Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Always complete the course of antibiotic medicine and do not discontinue on your own.

Interactions of Excef Dt 100 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Excef Dt Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Especially, if you are taking Carbamazepine (a medicine used to treat seizures) and blood thinners such as Warfarin.
Excef Dt Tablet may alter the clotting parameters and there is a risk of unusual bleeding.

Storage and disposal of Excef Dt 100 MG

Store Excef Dt Tablet below 25°C, protected from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Excef Dt 100 MG

Overdose

Seek medical care immediately in case you happen to take too much of Excef Dt Tablet. This medicine may cause a risk of encephalopathy (damage to your brain) if taken in large quantities.

Missed a Dose

It is advisable to complete the course of antibiotics. Do not miss any dose. If you have missed taking any dose of Excef Dt Tablet, then take it as early as you remember. If it is the time for your ne...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I take Excef Dt Tablet for fever and cold?

A: No, Excef Dt Tablet is a higher antibiotic and reserved for severe infections. This medicine should be taken only if your doctor considers it essential for you. Also, this medicine is not meant for viral infections.

Q: Can I stop taking Excef Dt Tablet if I feel better?

A: No, you must not stop taking Excef Dt Tablet even if you feel better or symptoms of the infections go away. Complete the entire course of this medicine to avoid antibiotic resistance and effective treatment of infection.

Q: Can I take Excef Dt Tablet if I have flu?

A: No, Excef Dt Tablet is an antibiotic medicine and not effective against flu, which is usually caused by a virus.

Q: Why do I experience diarrhoea after taking Excef Dt Tablet?

A: Antibiotics sometimes can affect the normal bacterial flora of the colon, along with acting on harmful bacteria. Some of these good bacteria play an important role in digestion and absorption and affecting them can alter these processes. This is why you experience diarrhoea with antibiotic treatment.

Q: Can Excef Dt Tablet treat cough?

A: Excef Dt Tablet is used for treating bacterial infections and associated symptoms. If you have a cough then consult a doctor for medicine, but do not take an antibiotic on your own. The doctor will decide the medicine after assessing the cause and severity of the medical condition.

Q: What is the use of Excef Dt?

A: Excef Dt Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear, nose or sinuses (such as sinusitis), urinary system (such as bladder and kidney infections), throat infections (such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis) and lungs (such as bronchitis, pneumonia). It is also effective for typhoid (enteric) fever and gonorrhoea.

Q: Is Excef Dt a strong antibiotic?

A: Yes, Excef Dt belongs to a higher class of antibiotics, thus prescribed to treat severe infections. Do not self medicate yourself. Take this medicine only on your doctor's advice.

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Last Updated on: 16 Apr 2025 | 12:33 PM (IST)

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