CEFOTT-200 TAB

Cefott-200 Tablets by Accott Healthcare. The box clearly identifies it as “Cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP”.

I also checked the product information: Cefott-200 contains cefixime 200 mg per tablet, in the form of cefixime trihydrate equivalent to cefixime. (Tradeindia)

Cefott-200 — detailed composition

ComponentAmountClassificationCefixime200 mg/tablet3rd-generation cephalosporin antibioticDosage formDispersible tabletTablet that can be dispersed in waterOther ingredientsExcipients/q.s.Used to form and stabilize the tablet

The package contains 10 × 10 tablets = 100 tablets. (Tradeindia)

What is cefixime?

Cefixime is a β-lactam antibiotic belonging to the third-generation cephalosporin group.

It works by interfering with bacterial cell-wall synthesis. Susceptible bacteria cannot maintain their cell wall and are consequently killed.

It is therefore used for certain bacterial infections, not viral infections.

Conditions for which cefixime may be prescribed

Depending on the organism and local antibiotic-resistance patterns, cefixime may be used for susceptible:

• Urinary-tract infections (UTIs)

• Throat/tonsil infections

• Ear infections

• Some respiratory bacterial infections

• Certain gastrointestinal infections

• Typhoid/enteric fever, when clinically appropriate and guided by local resistance considerations

The Accott product information specifically lists respiratory and urinary infections and other susceptible bacterial infections among its indications. (Tradeindia)

What does “dispersible tablet” mean?

Cefott-200 is a dispersible tablet, rather than simply an ordinary swallowable tablet.

A dispersible tablet is designed to break up/disperse in water before administration. Follow the instructions supplied with the particular product; don't assume that every dispersible tablet should be swallowed whole.

This formulation can be particularly useful when swallowing conventional tablets is difficult.

How cefixime works

Bacteria need a strong peptidoglycan cell wall to survive.

Cefixime binds to bacterial penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and interferes with the cross-linking required to construct the cell wall.

In simplified terms:

Cefixime → interferes with bacterial cell-wall synthesis → weakened cell wall → bacterial death

Human cells don't have this type of cell wall, which is why the antibiotic can selectively target bacteria.

Common side effects

Cefixime is generally tolerated reasonably well, but possible adverse effects include:

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Abdominal discomfort

• Indigestion

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Skin rash

Diarrhea is particularly relevant with antibiotics because alteration of normal intestinal bacteria can occur.

Seek medical attention urgently if you develop:

• Difficulty breathing

• Swelling of the face/lips/tongue

• Severe rash or blistering

• Severe or persistent diarrhea

• Blood or mucus in stools

• Severe abdominal pain

These can indicate a significant allergic reaction or antibiotic-associated intestinal inflammation.

Important precautions

1. Penicillin/cephalosporin allergy

Tell your doctor if you have previously had a serious allergic reaction to:

• Cefixime

• Other cephalosporins

• Penicillin or related β-lactam antibiotics

A history of severe immediate allergy is particularly important.

2. Kidney disease

Cefixime is substantially eliminated through the kidneys. People with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustment.

3. Pregnancy/breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before taking it.

4. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

If significant or persistent diarrhea occurs during treatment or even after finishing the antibiotic, contact your doctor rather than simply treating it yourself with an antidiarrheal.

Cefott-200 vs Cefott-O

You previously showed another medicine called Cefott-O. These two are not the same.

Cefott-200

Cefixime 200 mg

→ One antibiotic

Cefott-O

Cefixime 200 mg + Ofloxacin 200 mg

→ Two antibiotics

The manufacturer's product information lists Cefott-O as the cefixime + ofloxacin combination. (Tradeindia)

So Cefott-200 should not automatically be substituted for Cefott-O, or vice versa.

Cefott-200 vs Chymocott

You also showed Chymocott earlier.

These medicines have completely different purposes:

MedicineMain ingredientsMain purposeCefott-200Cefixime 200 mgBacterial infectionCefott-OCefixime 200 mg + Ofloxacin 200 mgBacterial infectionChymocottTrypsin + Chymotrypsin + Aceclofenac + ParacetamolPain, inflammation and swelling

Therefore, if a doctor has prescribed Cefott-200 + Chymocott, the medicines are addressing different aspects of the illness: Cefott-200 treats the susceptible bacterial infection, while Chymocott is intended for associated pain/inflammation.

One important caution

Cefott-200 is a prescription antibiotic. It should not be taken simply because there is fever, cough, sore throat, or body pain—many of these illnesses are viral and won't benefit from cefixime. Unnecessary antibiotic use contributes to antibiotic resistance.

Also, don't take Cefott-200 and Cefott-O together unless a doctor specifically instructed you to do so, because Cefott-O already contains cefixime.

If you show me the back side of the Cefott-200 strip, I can also explain the exact excipients, manufacturing details, storage instructions, expiry information, and the instructions printed on the strip.