Oritaxim 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Oritaxim 200mg Tablet fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know about all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Allergic reaction
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Injection site reaction

If you miss a dose of Oritaxim 200mg Tablet, consult your doctor.

• Q. Q. Is Oritaxim 200mg Tablet the same as penicillin??
  Ans: No, Oritaxim 200mg Tablet is not the same as penicillin. Oritaxim 200mg Tablet belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Oritaxim 200mg Tablet is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
• Q. Q. What kind of infections does Oritaxim 200mg Tablet treat??
  Ans: Oritaxim 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
• Q. Q. Can the use of Oritaxim 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Oritaxim 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Oritaxim 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
• Q. Q. What if I do not get better after using Oritaxim 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Oritaxim 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking Oritaxim 200mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. But, it is important to take this medicine for the full duration advised by the doctor.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Oritaxim 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: If you have missed a dose of Oritaxim 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
• Q. Q. Is Oritaxim 200mg Tablet effective??
  Ans: Oritaxim 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Oritaxim 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. How long does Oritaxim 200mg Tablet take to work??
  Ans: Usually, Oritaxim 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

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