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Irregular Period, Cold And Cough. Skifi 200, Topcef 200. Anything To Concern?
i have cold n cough.doctor prescribed me skifi 200 as one tab for 5days with 2 each.. but it was not available except at 1 medical store where they have only 2 of them..after having those two.. the next day when i went for remaining tabs..it was not available there. they said that TOPCEF 200 CAN SUBSTITUTE FOR SKIFI200. this time my mensus is not correct... please reply.i'm worried.
Fri, 10 May 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Nirmala P's Response
Hi, Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.
Skifi and Topcef are Brand names of the antibiotic Cefixime, used in lung infections. Cefixime is the chemical name of the drug. It is a third generation cephalosporin effective against many virulent bacteria.
Having started a course of antibiotic, preferably one should complete it with the same formulation of a company as oral formulations of different company will have different bioavailability. Bioavailability is the rate and extent of drug absorption. It can decide the success or failure of an antibiotic therapy.
Your delay in period may not be due to Cefixime. Stress can delay period and so don't be anxious. Illness, anemia can also cause the delay. Eat nutritious diet, correct anemia and take vitamin supplements.
Hello, You are having Cold and cough for which the Dr has prescribed Tab, Skifi 200mgm for 5 days. Skifi and Topcef are same, contains CEFIXIME 200mgm. You can very well take Tab Topcef instead of Skifi. The drug does not disturb your hormonal status and the menstrual cycle. If you have menstrual disturbance you have to consult the gynecologist. Best wishes
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Irregular Period, Cold And Cough. Skifi 200, Topcef 200. Anything To Concern?
Hi, Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic. Skifi and Topcef are Brand names of the antibiotic Cefixime, used in lung infections. Cefixime is the chemical name of the drug. It is a third generation cephalosporin effective against many virulent bacteria. Having started a course of antibiotic, preferably one should complete it with the same formulation of a company as oral formulations of different company will have different bioavailability. Bioavailability is the rate and extent of drug absorption. It can decide the success or failure of an antibiotic therapy. Your delay in period may not be due to Cefixime. Stress can delay period and so don t be anxious. Illness, anemia can also cause the delay. Eat nutritious diet, correct anemia and take vitamin supplements. I hope this is helpful to you.