Afix LB (200 mg) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Alpic Biotech Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Cefixime, Lactic Acid Bacillus. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 159.9 (arround $2.2386 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Cefixime+ Lactic Acid Bacillus)
Pharma Company :
Alpic Biotech Ltd.
Brand Label :
Afix LB (200 mg)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Cefixime-200 mg
Lactic Acid Bacillus-120 million spores
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 15.99 INR (arround $0.22386 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 159.9 INR (arround $2.2386 US Dollar)
Drug details for Afix LB (200 mg)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Afix LB (200 mg) are :
Cefixime-200 mg
Lactic Acid Bacillus-120 million spores
Cefixime Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Cefixime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); and infections of the ears, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. Cefixime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.Antibiotics such as cefixime will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Infections of respiratory, urinary and biliary tract. Salmonella infection.
For more details on Cefixime, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cefixime..
Lactic Acid Bacillus Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Lactic Acid Bacillus, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Lactic Acid Bacillus..
Afix LB (200 mg) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Afix LB (200 mg), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Cefixime-200 mg Lactic Acid Bacillus-120 million spores). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.