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Cefiget Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Cefiget 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

Getz Pharma

Estimated price

Rs. 250.5 - 573

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Important warnings

  • Do not use Cefiget Tablet if you are allergic to Cefixime or any cephalosporins
  • Avoid if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to penicillin antibiotics

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameCefiget
Generic NameCefixime
Strength200mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassCephalosporin Antibiotic (Third Generation)
ManufacturerGetz Pharma
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

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

Cefiget Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various bacterial infections. Its active ingredient, Cefixime, belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotic class and is used to treat conditions like bronchitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), ear infections, sinusitis, typhoid fever, and gonorrhea. Cefiget Tablet works by targeting inflammatory pathways in the body that are associated with bacterial infections. It is important to follow the prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Bronchitis (bronkhit)
  • Pneumonia (puniya)
  • Pharyngitis (farinjit)
  • Tonsillitis (tonsilit)
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (urinary track infection)
  • Ear infections (otitis media) (ear infection)
  • Sinusitis (sinusit)
  • Typhoid fever (tifiid fever)
  • Gonorrhea (gonore)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with bacterial infections
  • Individuals prescribed by a doctor for specific conditions
  • BP patients

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

  • If you are allergic to Cefixime or any cephalosporins
  • If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to penicillin antibiotics
  • Allergy to active ingredient

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 len.

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 Cefiget Tablet if you are allergic to Cefixime or any cephalosporins
  • Avoid if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to penicillin 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)

  • Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  • Severe abdominal pain, Persistent vomiting or diarrhea, Allergic reactions

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Antacids and H2 blockers
  • Probenecid (may increase Cefixime levels)

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
  • Allergic reactions (rash, swelling)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Cefixime TabletGetz PharmaCefixime
Cefixime SyrupPharmEvoCefixime

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: Cefiget Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Cefiget Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Is medicine ko bacterial infections ki treatment mein use hota hai.

Q: Kitni mg Cefiget Tablet lein?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor se poochna behtar hai.

Q: Pakistan mein Cefiget Tablet ka price kya hai?

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

Q: Kya Cefiget 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: Cefiget 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: 2025-08-25 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

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

Cefiget Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Cefiget Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Is medicine ko bacterial infections ki treatment mein use hota hai.

Kitni mg Cefiget Tablet lein?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor se poochna behtar hai.

Pakistan mein Cefiget Tablet ka price kya hai?

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

Kya Cefiget 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.

Cefiget 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.