Caricef 100mg Suspension

The active ingredient in Caricef 100mg Suspension is Cefixime 100mg, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. This suspension is made by Sami Pharma Ltd and is prescribed for typhoid fever, urinary tract infections, throat and tonsil infections, ear infections, chest infections and uncomplicated gonorrhoea.

What is Caricef 100mg Suspension used for?

Caricef 100mg Suspension is an antibiotic used for bacterial infections that respond to cefixime. In Pakistan it is commonly prescribed for typhoid fever, urinary tract infections, sore throat and tonsillitis, ear infections and chest infections. It does not help with viral illnesses such as colds and flu.

How does Caricef 100mg Suspension work?

Cefixime damages the wall that bacteria need to survive. Without an intact wall the germs burst and die, letting your immune system clear the infection. You may feel better in a few days, but the full course is needed to remove all the bacteria.

Side effects of Caricef 100mg Suspension

Many people take Caricef 100mg Suspension without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:

• Loose stools or diarrhoea
• Stomach cramps or indigestion
• Nausea
• Headache
• Mild rash or itching

Seek medical help immediately if you notice swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing, a severe skin reaction, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.

Before you take Caricef 100mg Suspension

• Tell your doctor if you have ever reacted to penicillin, another cephalosporin or any antibiotic.
• Complete the whole course, even if you feel well sooner, to prevent the infection returning and to limit resistance.
• The dose may need adjusting if you have kidney disease.
• Discuss use with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Never share antibiotics or save leftovers for later illnesses.

How to store Caricef 100mg Suspension

Keep the dry powder in a cool, dry place below 30°C. After mixing with water, follow the label for how long it stays usable, and shake the bottle well before every dose. Always keep medicines where children cannot reach them.

Order Caricef 100mg Suspension online from Sargodha

SargodhaBazar.pk is an online pharmacy and grocery store based in Sargodha. You can order Caricef 100mg Suspension here and have it delivered the same day in Sargodha, or within 2 to 3 working days anywhere in Pakistan. To compare other brands by price and pack size, see all Cefixime medicines. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as your doctor has advised.

Other brands of Cefixime 100mg

These medicines have the same active ingredient and strength as Caricef 100mg Suspension and come in the same form. Prices are per pack and pack sizes can differ, so compare them before you order, and ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Browse every Cefixime brand sold on SargodhaBazar.pk.

Caricef 100mg Suspension: common questions

This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Follow the dose that was prescribed for you and read the leaflet in the pack.