Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefixime and Dicloxacillin.  Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL works 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.

Take Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching in some cases. Most of these side effects of Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL. 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 condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL. Drive only if you are alert as Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You are recommended to complete the full course of Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL 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. Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL 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.

If you are allergic to Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL. 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 condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL. Drive only if you are alert as Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You are recommended to complete the full course of Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL before undergoing any tests.

• Take probiotics after completing the full course of Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
• Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
• Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL.
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Vaginal itching

• If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Plackcef 200mg/500mg Tablet XL as it may interfere with these tests.
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.