C-OF 200 Tablet
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Introduction To C-OF 200 Tablet
C-OF 200 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections that may affect your child’s eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
Give C-OF 200 Tablet to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child's age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose.
Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms. Such symptoms are almost always a result of viral infections, and antibiotics are ineffective in killing viruses. Antibiotics are given in cough and flu symptoms only when the doctor detects any underlying secondary bacterial infection.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These side effects will disappear once your child's body adapts to the medicine. However, if they persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Share your child's complete medical history with your child's doctor. Make sure the doctor knows if your child has or had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child's overall treatment.
Uses of C-OF 200 Tablet
- Treatment of Typhoid fever
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Benefits of C-OF 200 Tablet
Treatment of Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever spreads through the intake of contaminated food and water.
Children who have typhoid and do not require hospital admission can be well
managed with C-OF 200 Tablet at home because of its excellent activity against
organisms that cause typhoid fever.
Treatment of Bacterial infections
C-OF 200 Tablet is a combination of two different antibiotics that work together,
in different ways, to treat various bacterial infections. Cefixime works by
stopping the growth of bacteria and kills them. Ofloxacin prevents
multiplication and repair of infection causing bacteria and prevents further
spread of the infection.
This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of C-OF 200 Tablet
C-OF 200 Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Fixium O
- Loss of appetite
- Allergy
Severe side effects of Fixium O
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Hypersensitivity
- Hypereosinophilia
- Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Granulocytopenia
- Hemolytic anemia
- Low blood platelets
- Thrombocytosis
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased bilirubin in the blood
- Increased blood urea
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Jaundice
- Acute renal failure
- Breathlessness
- Seizure
- Inflammation of tendons
- Tendon rupture
- Serum sickness
- Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome
- Itching
- Rash
- Drug fever
- Joint pain
- Erythema multiforme
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Psychotic disorder
- Visual disturbance
How to use C-OF 200 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. C-OF 200 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How C-OF 200 Tablet works
C-OF 200 Tablet contains two antibiotics. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while ofloxacin directly interacts with the genetic material of bacteria. As a consequence, the infection-causing bacteria stop growing further and the spread of the infection is successfully arrested.
Quick tips
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking C-OF 200 Tablet as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Only give C-OF 200 Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Safety Advice
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take C-OF 200 Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
C-OF 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of C-OF 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take C-OF 200 Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
C-OF 200 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of C-OF 200 Tablet is recommended. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving C-OF 200 Tablet to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What if I give too much of C-OF 200 Tablet by mistake?
An extra dose of C-OF 200 Tablet is unlikely to do harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. If you think you have given too much of C-OF 200 Tablet to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of C-OF 200 Tablet?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as C-OF 200 Tablet?
C-OF 200 Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting C-OF 200 Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with C-OF 200 Tablet?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. Can C-OF 200 Tablet impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on C-OF 200 Tablet, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Q. Can C-OF 200 Tablet lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to C-OF 200 Tablet because of irregular dosing, unrequired repeated use, and misuse of C-OF 200 Tablet can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving C-OF 200 Tablet to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that C-OF 200 Tablet may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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