Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

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Generic: Cefixime

Form: Capsule 400mg

Indication

Pneumonia, Pharyngitis, Typhoid fever, Susceptible infections , Sinusitis, Otitis media, Tonsillitis, Soft tissue infections, Respiratory tract infections, Acute Exacerbations of Chronic bronchitis, Gonococcal urethritis, Acute bronchitis

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ food or milk to reduce GI discomfort.

Adult Dose

Acute Bronchitis & Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis, Otitis Media, Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Adult: 200 or 400 mg daily as a single dose or in two divided doses Gonorrhea: 400 mg as a single dose. Typhoid fever: 20 mg/kg body weight daily in two divided dose. The usual treatment of is 7 days. This may be continued for up to 14 days according to the severity of infection.

Child Dose

Child: PO 8 mg/kg/day if <50 kg q12–24h For convalescent oral therapy of serious infections, up to 20 mg/kg/day Child over 12 years: Capsule: 200 or 400 mg daily as a single dose or in two divided doses Powder for Suspension & DS Powder for Suspension & Paediatric Drops: Children above 6 months: 8 mg/kg daily in 1-2 divided doses or 6 months-1year: 75 mg daily 1-4 years: 100 mg daily 5-10 years: 200 mg daily Typhoid Fever 15-20 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 7-14 days; not to exceed 400 mg/day <6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose reduction is necessary. CrCl (ml/min) <20 Max: 200 mg daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin.

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