Cefupop XL (500+200) Tablet

Cefupop XL (500+200) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Alna Biotech. 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, Dicloxacillin. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 190 (arround $2.66 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Cefixime+ Dicloxacillin)
Pharma Company :Alna Biotech
Brand Label :Cefupop XL (500+200)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Cefixime-200 mg
  • Dicloxacillin-500 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 19 INR (arround $0.266 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 190 INR (arround $2.66 US Dollar)

Drug details for Cefupop XL (500+200)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Cefupop XL (500+200) are :

  • Cefixime-200 mg
  • Dicloxacillin-500 mg

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..

Dicloxacillin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Dicloxacillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and bone, ear, skin, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Gram positive bacteria specially beta lactum producing organism such staphylococcus aureus. Cellulitis, pneumonia, osteomyelites and arthritis, septicaemia, endocarditis.

For more details on Dicloxacillin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Dicloxacillin..

Cefupop XL (500+200) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 9 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Cefupop XL (500+200), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Cefixime-200 mg Dicloxacillin-500 mg).
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.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Asert D (500+200) 187Ceflox (200+500) 220
Desatax XL (200+500) 204Dixim D 72
Kyocef DX 23Labocef DC (200+500) 190
Pacef DC (200+500) 220SI Fixim XL (200+500) 181.95
Zimnic DX (200+500) 114

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