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Cef-3 DS 400 mg

Capsule

Generic: Cefixime

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Third Generation Cephalosporin

Indications

Urinary tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and uncomplicated gonorrhoea. Also used in typhoid (enteric) fever.

Pharmacology

Cefixime is an oral third-generation cephalosporin. It is bactericidal, inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, and is stable to many beta-lactamases, with good activity against Gram-negative bacteria.

Dosage & Administration

Adult and child over 10 years: 200-400 mg daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Child over 6 months: 8 mg/kg daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea: 400 mg as a single dose. Typhoid fever: dose and duration as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, headache, skin rash. Rarely: allergic reactions, antibiotic-associated colitis.

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients allergic to penicillin and in renal impairment. Safety in infants under 6 months has not been established. Complete the full prescribed course. Use only on the prescription of a registered physician.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Use the reconstituted suspension within the period stated on the label.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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