Tab. Tricef-200mg

Tricef contains the active ingredient Cefixime. This belongs to a group of antibiotics called ‘cephalosporins’. Tricef is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the :

• Ear

• Nose, sinuses (such as sinusitis)

• Throat (such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis)

• Chest and lungs (such as bronchitis, pneumonia)

• Urinary system (such as cystitis and kidney infections)

Benifits:

• Infection of the middle ear
• Sinus infection
• Throat infection
• Infection causing sudden worsening of long-standing bronchitis
• Serious lung infections (pneumonia) acquired outside of hospital 
• Infections in the urinary tract

Direction to Use

• Take this medicine by mouth. It may be taken with or without food. You should swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
• If you feel the effect of the medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor.
• If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember. However, if the next dose is due in less than 6 hours, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses.

Side Effects

Common side effects (affect less than 1 in 10 patients) include:

• diarrhoea

Uncommon side effects (affect less than 1 in 100 patients) include:

•  headache
• nausea
•  vomiting
•  stomach (abdominal) pain
• changes in blood tests that check how your liver is working
•  skin rash