Aelxim-OZ 200mg/500mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is aelxim-oz 200mg/500mg tablet used for?
Aelxim-OZ 200mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of Cefixime (a cephalosporin antibiotic) and Ornidazole (an antiprotozoal). It is used to treat mixed infections like diarrhea, dysentery, and pelvic inflammatory disease by killing bacteria and parasites. It works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis (Cefixime) and damaging DNA (Ornidazole).
- Generic Name: Cefixime + Ornidazole
- Manufacturer: Allenge India
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aelxim-oz 200mg/500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, intra-abdominal infections, pelvic infections.
Off-label uses: Chronic prostatitis, Bacterial vaginosis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefixime + Ornidazole |
| Brand Name | Aelxim-OZ 200mg/500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Allenge India |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis; Ornidazole disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aelxim-oz 200mg/500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aelxim-oz 200mg/500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Metallic taste
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Seizures
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hemolytic anemia
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased side effects like dizziness and nausea |
| Disulfiram | Moderate | Possible disulfiram-like reaction |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Alcohol
- Disulfiram
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Probenecid
- Antacids
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Iron supplements
- Zinc
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid alcohol; food may delay absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, headache).
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or nitroimidazoles; pregnancy (first trimester); lactation; blood dyscrasias; organic neurological disorders.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, CBC, signs of superinfection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cefixime: Excreted in milk, use caution; Ornidazole: Excreted, avoid.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; gastric lavage; monitor renal function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double.