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Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two broad-spectrum antibiotics: Cefixime and Dicloxacillin that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

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The Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet contains Cefixime and Dicloxacillin which work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet may be used to treat lung infection caused by bacteria. Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection. But should be used only when prescribed by a doctor.

Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens, or notices blood or mucus in stools, avoid taking Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet and consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk. However, please consult your doctor before taking Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet with other medicines.

Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet is not used to treat viral infections. Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet is an antibiotic which is used to treat only bacterial infections.

You are not recommended to stop taking Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condom, spermicide or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking Pacef DC 200mg/500mg Tablet.