Milixim O Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to cefixime, ofloxacin, cephalosporins like cefuroxime, fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin or any other ingredients of Milixim-O tablet.
• If you have a history of fits or any brain-related disorders.
• If you have a history of tendon disorder.
• 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.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Dizziness

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 which connects muscles to the 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. Immediately contact your doctor.
• You are experiencing irregular heartbeats, have low potassium levels or have had heart disease.
• You are diabetic taking medicines. Close monitoring of blood glucose may be needed.
• You are experiencing vision disturbances.
• Milixim-O tablets should not be given to children or growing adolescents.

• Store the Milixim-O tablet below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed taking any dose of the Milixim-O tablet, 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.

How Does It Work?

• Milixim O tablet works by the combined action of both its components - ofloxacin and cefixime.
• Cefixime works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall, an essential component of bacteria to survive within the human body.
• Ofloxacin works by inhibiting the multiplication of the bacteria, stopping the growth.

Interactions with other medicines

• Milixim-O tablet should be taken at least two hours before taking the 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 a 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.