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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:13 PM IST

About Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's

Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. 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. Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival, thereby killing bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus belongs to the class of probiotics (live microorganisms that keeps the body healthy) that help to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics.

Take Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. You are advised to take Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Sometimes you may experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, gas, headache, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's 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 Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Hence, consult your doctor for other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm. Drive only if you are alert, as Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness.

Uses of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin, and Lactic acid bacillus used to treat bacterial infections. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin are broad-spectrum antibiotics 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. They interfere with the formation of the bacterial cell walls (a protective covering) necessary for their survival, thereby, killing bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic (live microorganisms that keeps the body healthy) that helps restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics.

Directions for Use

Take Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Do not take it while sleeping or lying down to prevent stomach irritation or heartburn.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Vaginal itching

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss other contraceptive methods with your doctor, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's. Drive only if you are alert as Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's prescribed by your doctor for effective results. Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's before undergoing any tests.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), water tablet (furosemide), antibiotic (azithromycin), steroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone), and immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, ciclosporin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, weak immune system, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • PREDNISONE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TACROLIMUS

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's to restore healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. 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 Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Special Advise

If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may interfere with the results of certain tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.

About Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's

Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. 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. Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival, thereby killing bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus belongs to the class of probiotics (live microorganisms that keeps the body healthy) that help to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics.

Take Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. You are advised to take Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Sometimes you may experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, gas, headache, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's 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 Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Hence, consult your doctor for other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm. Drive only if you are alert, as Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness.

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Uses of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Cefixime, Dicloxacillin, and Lactic acid bacillus used to treat bacterial infections. Cefixime and Dicloxacillin are broad-spectrum antibiotics 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. They interfere with the formation of the bacterial cell walls (a protective covering) necessary for their survival, thereby, killing bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic (live microorganisms that keeps the body healthy) that helps restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thus, it prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics.

Side Effects of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Vaginal itching

Directions for Use

Take Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Do not take it while sleeping or lying down to prevent stomach irritation or heartburn.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's, penicillin, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss other contraceptive methods with your doctor, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures that include condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's. Drive only if you are alert as Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, cause confusion, unusual muscle movements, or stiffness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's prescribed by your doctor for effective results. Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's before undergoing any tests.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTIC COMBINATION

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • PREDNISONE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TACROLIMUS

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's to restore healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. 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 Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Topcef Plus 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may interfere with the results of certain tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.