CEFTILOX-MX Tab
MRP: 6,501
Packaging: 10x10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride I.P.equivalent. to Moxifloxacin 400 mg Cefixime (As Trihydrate) I.P.equivalent. to Anhydrous Cefixime 400 mg Excipients q.s.
Indication:
for the treatment of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. The combination is effective against a broad range of bacteria and is used when dual therapy is needed to enhance antibacterial coverage.
Description:
This formulation combines two powerful broad-spectrum antibiotics:
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (equivalent to Moxifloxacin 400 mg) – a fluoroquinolone that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, disrupting bacterial replication.
Cefixime Trihydrate (equivalent to Anhydrous Cefixime 400 mg) – a third-generation cephalosporin that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Together, they offer potent coverage against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making this combination effective in treating severe or resistant infections.
Common indications:
Lower and upper respiratory tract infections
Pneumonia
Chronic bronchitis
Sinusitis
Urinary tract infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
ENT infections
Tags:
- Broad-spectrum coverage of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Effective against resistant or complicated infections
- Convenient once-daily dosing
- Combines two powerful mechanisms of action
- Reduces chances of treatment failure
Usage Information
Dosage
Recommended Adult Dose: 1 tablet once daily or as directed by a physician Route: Oral Duration: Usually 5–10 days depending on the infection type Take with or without food, but ideally at the same time daily Complete the full course even if symptoms improve
Side Effects
Nausea, diarrhea, headache Dizziness or insomnia QT interval prolongation (rare but serious) Rash or allergic reactions Risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture (rare with fluoroquinolones)
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones or cephalosporins History of QT prolongation or cardiac arrhythmias Severe hepatic or renal impairment without dose adjustment Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women unless prescribed Use cautiously in elderly patients or those on corticosteroids