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Caricef Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Caricef Tablet (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

200mg

Manufacturer

SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 276.71 - 559.97

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What is Caricef Tablet used for?

  • Your doctor might give you Caricef Tablet for: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Throat infections (gorha bukhar)
  • Ear infections (kanoon dard)
Read full Uses guide →

Important warnings

  • Don't use Caricef Tablet if you are allergic to cefixime or other cephalosporins
  • Avoid if you have had bowel inflammation with antibiotics before

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameCaricef
Generic NameCefixime
Strength200mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassThird-generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic
ManufacturerSAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

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

Caricef Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various bacterial infections. It belongs to the third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic class and contains Cefixime as its active ingredient. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways within the body, helping to control symptoms effectively. Following your doctor's prescription regarding dose and duration is crucial.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Your doctor might give you Caricef Tablet for: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Throat infections (gorha bukhar)
  • Ear infections (kanoon dard)
  • Sinus infections (sinus bukhar)
  • Urinary tract infections (urinary tract infection (UTI))
  • Chest infections (chest infection)
  • Gonorrhea
  • Typhoid fever
  • Skin infections (skin infection)
  • Soft tissue infections (soft tissue infection)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with bacterial infections prescribed by a doctor
  • Individuals suffering from throat, ear, sinus, urinary tract, chest, or skin infections
  • People diagnosed with gonorrhea or typhoid fever

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

  • If you are allergic to cefixime or other cephalosporins
  • If you have a history of bowel inflammation due to antibiotics
  • If you have had an allergic reaction to penicillin

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)

  • Don't use Caricef Tablet if you are allergic to cefixime or other cephalosporins
  • Avoid if you have had bowel inflammation with antibiotics before

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

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

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Headache, Dizziness
  • Severe diarrhea, Skin rash, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Antibiotics like penicillin and cephalosporins
  • Medicines that affect blood clotting

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
CaricefSAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.Cefixime
Generic brandVariousCefixime

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

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

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Caricef Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

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

Q: Caricef Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Caricef Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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: 2025-10-01 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 Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

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

Caricef Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Caricef Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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.