HIFEN AZ TABLET

HIFEN AZ TABLET is used to treat bacterial infections. The detailed uses of HIFEN AZ TABLET are as follows:

• Severe respiratory tract infections: HIFEN AZ TABLET helps clear deep-seated lung and throat infections by stopping the bacteria from spreading.
• Typhoid fever: It targets the specific bacteria responsible for this systemic infection, helping to reduce fever and resolve symptoms.
• Ear, nose, and throat infections: It treats painful infections in the sinuses, middle ear, and tonsils by eliminating the causative bacteria.
• Urinary tract and reproductive tract infections: It works effectively against specific bacterial pathogens causing complicated infections in these systems.

HIFEN AZ TABLET is a combination antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections by attacking bacteria through two different mechanisms, making it effective against a wide range of susceptible bacteria.

Benefits may include:

• It works to stop the growth of bacteria and kill susceptible bacteria, helping clear the infection.
• As the infection improves, it helps reduce symptoms such as fever, pain, swelling, and fatigue caused by the bacterial infection.
• The combination of two antibiotics helps treat some infections that may not respond adequately to a single antibiotic, when prescribed by your doctor.
• By controlling the bacterial infection effectively, it promotes healing and helps you return to your normal daily activities sooner.
• Completing the full prescribed course helps ensure the infection is fully treated and lowers the chance of it returning.

• Take HIFEN AZ TABLET with food to reduce stomach upset.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Support your gut health: Take probiotic supplements or consume probiotic-rich foods such as yoghurt at least 2 hours after taking HIFEN AZ TABLET. This timing helps support healthy gut bacteria while reducing the chance of interfering with antibiotic absorption.
• Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water and clear broths, to help your body flush out toxins and recover more quickly.
• Avoid dairy and calcium-rich foods close to your dose: Avoid consuming large amounts of milk, cheese, yoghurt, or calcium-fortified drinks within 2 hours before or after taking your dose, as calcium may reduce the absorption of cefixime in some formulations. You can consume these foods at other times of the day.
• Get plenty of rest: Give your body the energy it needs to fight off the infection by getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.

• Complete the full course: Even if your symptoms disappear after a couple of days, you must finish the entire prescription to ensure the infection is completely cleared and does not return as a resistant strain.
• Avoid taking antacids containing magnesium or aluminium: Do not take antacids within two hours before or after taking HIFEN AZ TABLET, as they can significantly lower the effectiveness of this antibiotic.
• Watch for severe diarrhoea: If you develop severe, watery, or bloody diarrhoea, do not take over-the-counter anti-diarrhoeal medicines unless your doctor advises you to. Severe diarrhoea during or after antibiotic treatment can sometimes be a sign of a serious bowel infection (such as Clostridioides difficile infection), and anti-diarrhoeal medicines may worsen the condition by delaying the removal of harmful toxins. Contact your doctor immediately.
• Protect yourself from the sun: Azithromycin may occasionally make your skin slightly more sensitive to sunlight, although this is uncommon. If you notice increased sensitivity, limit prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen when outdoors.