Virexim 400mg Tablets
Description
Virexim 400mg Tablets 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, middl
e ear and 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. Virexim 400mg Tablets 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 | ₹77.90 |
You Save | ₹24.60 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Cefixime(400.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Virexim 400mg Tablets
- Virexim 400mg Tablets 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.
Contraindications of Virexim 400mg Tablets
- If you are allergic to cefixime or any other ingredients of Virexim 400mg Tablets .
- If you are allergic to any similar antibiotics, including Penicillin.
Side effects of Virexim 400mg Tablets
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
Precautions and Warnings of Virexim 400mg Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have problems with your liver or kidneys.
- You experience skin reactions after taking Virexim 400mg Tablets .
- 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 Virexim 400mg Tablets .
Mode of Action of Virexim 400mg Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Virexim 400mg Tablets
- Virexim 400mg Tablets 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 Virexim 400mg Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Virexim 400mg Tablets 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.
- Virexim 400mg Tablets may alter the clotting parameters and there is a risk of unusual bleeding.
Storage and disposal of Virexim 400mg Tablets
- Store Virexim 400mg Tablets below 25°C, protected from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Virexim 400mg Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Virexim 400mg Tablets for fever and cold?
Q: Can I stop taking Virexim 400mg Tablets if I feel better?
Q: Can I take Virexim 400mg Tablets if I have flu?
Q: Why do I experience diarrhoea after taking Virexim 400mg Tablets ?
Q: Can Virexim 400mg Tablets treat cough?
Q: What is the use of Virexim 400mg Tablets?
Q: Is Virexim 400mg Tablets a strong antibiotic?
References
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- Ziprax Dispersible Tablets / Dry Syrup (Cefixime) [Internet]. Ciplamed.com. 2025 [cited 8 April 2025]
- Suprax 200 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 8 April 2025]
- CDSCO - Cefixime [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 8 April 2025]
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