Caricef Tablet Uses, Dosage, Benifits, Side Effects & Price
This is general medical information. Caricef/Carcef/Carecef are prescription antibiotics. Always use only as prescribed by a registered doctor. Self-medication can cause antibiotic resistance and serious side effects. What is Caricef Tablet? Caricef Tablet is a brand name used in Pakistan and some other markets for an antibiotic formulation containing Cefixime. In India and neighboring regions, similar products are marketed as Carcef, Carecef, Carcef LB, Carecef LB etc. The core ingredient is Cefixime, a 3rd-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Common variants you’ll see: Caricef/Carcef 100 mg Tablet – Cefixime 100 mg Caricef/Carcef 200 mg Tablet/DT – Cefixime 200 mg Carcef LB / Carecef LB – Cefixime 100mg or 200mg + Lactobacillus 60 million spores. The “LB” stands for Lactobacillus, a probiotic added to reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Drug Class: Broad-spectrum 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Therapeutic class: Anti-infectives. Not habit forming. Manufacturer: Varies by country. Examples: Cartel Laboratories, Medil Healthcare, Carezone Healthcare, Olcare Laboratories. How Caricef Works – Mechanism of Action Cefixime works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall. Bacteria need a protective cell wall to survive. Cefixime inhibits cell wall synthesis, which damages the wall and kills the bacteria. The Lactobacillus in “LB” variants is a probiotic. It helps restore good bacteria in the intestines that antibiotics often kill, thereby preventing diarrhea and loss of beneficial gut flora. Medical…