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Caricef Syrup: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Caricef Syrup (Cefixime) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Cefixime...100mg/5mL

Manufacturer

SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 276.71 - 559.97

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What is Caricef Syrup used for?

  • Bacterial infections in the chest (bacteria se bukhar)
  • Ear infections
  • Throat infections (hatho ki infection)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Caricef Syrup if you are allergic to Cefixime or any other components of the syrup.
  • Avoid if you have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or other antibiotics.

Caricef Syrup Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameCaricef
Generic NameCefixime
StrengthCefixime...100mg/5mL
FormSyrup
Drug ClassAntibiotic
ManufacturerSAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 400 approx
Packaging100mL bottle

2. What is Caricef Syrup? (Caricef Syrup kya hai)

Caricef Syrup is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for bacterial infections. Its active ingredient, Cefixime, belongs to the antibiotic class. This syrup targets inflammatory or infection-related pathways within the body to control symptoms effectively. Following the doctor's prescription and dosage instructions is crucial.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Bacterial infections in the chest (bacteria se bukhar)
  • Ear infections
  • Throat infections (hatho ki infection)
  • Urinary tract infections (madiya se bukhar)
  • Skin and soft tissue infections (takht aur dera ke nuksanat)
  • Gonorrhea

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with bacterial infections in the chest, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, or soft tissues.
  • Patients diagnosed with gonorrhea.
  • BP patients

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Cefixime or any other components of the syrup.
  • If you have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or other antibiotics.
  • If you suffer from severe diarrhea caused by a previous antibiotic treatment.

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Caricef Syrup if you are allergic to Cefixime or any other components of the syrup.
  • Avoid if you have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or other antibiotics.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Mild stomach upset, Nausea, Diarrhea
  • Rash, Severe allergic reactions, such as difficulty breathing, Liver problems indicated by yellowing of the skin/eyes

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Antibiotics like Cefixime can interact with other medications.
  • Avoid taking this medicine with certain antacids or stomach acid reducers.

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes
  • Difficulty breathing

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousCefixime
Alternative brandVariousCefixime

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
100mL bottleRs. 200 - 400 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Caricef Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

A: Caricef Syrup doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Caricef Syrup kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Caricef Syrup ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Caricef Syrup ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Caricef Syrup pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Caricef Syrup ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-24 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caricef Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

Caricef Syrup doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Caricef Syrup kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Caricef Syrup ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Caricef Syrup ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Caricef Syrup pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Caricef Syrup ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.