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Prixim-OLB Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Prixim-OLB Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, throat infections, eye infections, ear infections, and skin infections. This medicine contains cefixime and lactic acid bacillus (probiotic) which works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, and headache.
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Composition :

CEFIXIME-200MG + LACTIC ACID BACILLUS-60MILLION SPORES

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Chiprix Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Prixim-OLB Tablet

Prixim-OLB Tablet belongs to a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections). Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce toxins, damaging tissue and making you sick.

Prixim-OLB Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactic Acid Bacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Prixim-OLB Tablet weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. Lactic Acid Bacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactic Acid Bacillus prevents diarrhoea due to a prolonged intake of Prixim-OLB Tablet . Thus, together Prixim-OLB Tablet helps in the prevention of infections.  Prixim-OLB Tablet will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Take Prixim-OLB Tablet with or without food. It should be swallowed as a whole, do not crush or chew the tablet. The dose and duration of Prixim-OLB Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. It is also recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to severe infection that will stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance). Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, and Headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Prixim-OLB Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Prixim-OLB Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Prixim-OLB Tablet . As far as it is known, Prixim-OLB Tablet may be used in pregnancy. Consideration should be given to discontinuing nursing temporarily during treatment with Prixim-OLB Tablet .

Uses of Prixim-OLB Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

• Take Prixim-OLB Tablet with food to prevent stomach upset or as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Prixim-OLB Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactic Acid Bacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime prevents bacterial cell growth by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria's growth and multiplication. Lactic Acid Bacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactic Acid Bacillus prevents diarrhoea and beneficial bacteria loss in the intestine due to a prolonged intake of Prixim-OLB Tablet . Thus, together Prixim-OLB Tablet helps in the prevention of infections. Prixim-OLB Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections).

How Prixim-OLB Tablet Works

Prixim-OLB Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactic Acid Bacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Prixim-OLB Tablet weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. Lactic Acid Bacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactic Acid Bacillus prevents diarrhoea due to a prolonged intake of Prixim-OLB Tablet . Thus, together Prixim-OLB Tablet helps in the prevention of infections.  Prixim-OLB Tablet will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Prixim-OLB Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Prixim-OLB Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

In some cases, the use of Prixim-OLB Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea; however, Lactic Acid Bacillus in this medicine prevents these symptoms. Inform your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), as Prixim-OLB Tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before taking Prixim-OLB Tablet if you have diabetes as Prixim-OLB Tablet liquid dosage form contains sucrose. Long-term use of Prixim-OLB Tablet may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so a yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have epilepsy, diabetes, stomach problems, or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before using Prixim-OLB Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prixim-OLB Tablet is not recommended for use in children below ten years old unless recommended by a doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Good hygiene is the most effective strategy to prevent illnesses.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet.  
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Prixim-OLB Tablet .
  • Avoid having close touch with sick people.
  • Coughing and sneezing should be covered.
  • If you are ill, stay at home.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • Stay away from polluted food and water.
  • Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages with Prixim-OLB Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Prixim-OLB Tablet in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Prixim-OLB Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Prixim-OLB Tablet as it may cause serious side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Prixim-OLB Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Prixim-OLB Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Prixim-OLB Tablet is excreted in breast milk; however, the extent of absorption of Prixim-OLB Tablet by the breastfed infant is unknown. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Prixim-OLB Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

There is no evidence to suggest that Prixim-OLB Tablet may affect driving ability. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns or unusual sleepiness or drowsiness after taking Prixim-OLB Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

If you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Prixim-OLB Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Prixim-OLB Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Also, the Prixim-OLB Tablet may cause small changes to the way kidneys work. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function while on treatment with this medicine.

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Children

Unsafe

Prixim-OLB Tablet not recommended for children below 10 years of age.

Have a query?

FAQs

Prixim-OLB Tablet belongs to a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections).

Prixim-OLB Tablet combines two medications: Cefixime and Lactic Acid Bacillus. Cefixime is a type of antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective layer, which is required for bacteria to survive in the human body. On the other hand, Lactic Acid Bacillus is a living microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the intestine, which can disrupt antibiotics or intestinal infections.

No, you should avoid using milk and milk products while taking Prixim-OLB Tablet as it may decrease the absorption of the drug in the stomach. So, avoid taking milk and other dairy products while taking Prixim-OLB Tablet for the best result.

No, Prixim-OLB Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary. Otherwise, the infection might reappear in a more severe form, and there will be antibiotic resistance; that is, the antibiotic will not work for the bacteria anymore.

No, Prixim-OLB Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary. Otherwise, the infection might reappear in a more severe form, and there will be antibiotic resistance; that is, the antibiotic will not work for the bacteria anymore

Yes, Prixim-OLB Tablet effectively treated bacterial sinus infections in adults and was well tolerated.

In rare cases, Prixim-OLB Tablet may cause diarrhoea, which may signify a new infection. If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Prixim-OLB Tablet may make bacterial vaccine-like typhoid vaccine ineffective, so it is best to avoid taking any vaccine while taking Prixim-OLB Tablet .

A patient is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible and not to take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Prixim-OLB Tablet may alter certain laboratory test results, like glucose (sugar) in the urine. Inform your doctor before undergoing the above test.

Do not take Prixim-OLB Tablet for fever and cold as it is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections).

Do not take Prixim-OLB Tablet if you have flu as it will not work for flu. It is used to treat bacterial infections. Consult the doctor if you have flu.

Prixim-OLB Tablet contains cefixime, an antibiotic that may disrupt the balance of gut bacteria; this may cause reduction in beneficial bacteria leading to diarrhoea.

Prixim-OLB Tablet starts working within a few hours. However, it may take a few days to kill the bacteria and make you feel better completely.

If you don’t feel better after using Prixim-OLB Tablet , consult the doctor for further evaluation and possible adjustment of treatment.

The side effects of Prixim-OLB Tablet include headache, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and abdominal pain. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India
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Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

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