Cefixime oral suspension 100mg/5ml

Usual Adult Dose for: • • • • Usual Pediatric Dose for: • • • • • • Additional dosage information: • • • • • Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection 400 mg orally once a day OR 200 mg orally every 12 hours Use: Treatment of patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible isolated of Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media Chewable tablets/oral suspension: 400 mg orally once a day OR 200 mg orally every 12 hours Duration of therapy: • Streptococcus pyogenes infections: 10 days Comments: • Chewable tablets or oral suspensions should be used for this indication. • Efficacy for S pyogenes was studied in fewer than 10 patients. • The overall response in the treatment of otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae was approximately 10% lower than in the comparator drug. Use: Treatment of otitis media caused by susceptible isolates of Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and S pyogenes Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis Chewable tablets/oral suspension: 400 mg orally once a day OR 200 mg orally every 12 hours • Duration of therapy: 10 days Comments: • Penicillin is usually the drug of choice for the treatment of S pyogenes infections; however, this drug is effective in eradication of S pyogenes from the nasopharynx. • There are no data on the efficacy of this drug in the prevention of rheumatic fever. Use: Treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by susceptible isolates of S pyogenes U...

Cefixime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. How to use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. In children, this medication may also be taken twice a day (every 12 hours). Shake the bottle well before each dose. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dose is also based on weight. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. Side effects Stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, headache, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people us...

Cefixime Oral Suspension Generic name: Cefixime Oral Suspension [ sef-IKS-eem] Brand name: Drug class: • • • • • • • Uses of Cefixime Oral Suspension: • It is used to treat bacterial infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cefixime Oral Suspension? • If you are allergic to This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cefixime Oral Suspension? • Tell all of your health care providers that you take cefixime oral suspension. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. • Very bad and sometimes deadly • Do not use longer than you have been told. A second • If you have high blood sugar (diabetes) and test your urine • This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take cefixime oral suspension. • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby. Related/similar drugs How is this medicine (Cefixime Oral Suspension) best taken? Use cefixime oral suspension as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. • Take with or without food. • Shake well before use. • Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with cefixime oral suspension. If there...

Cefixime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. How to use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. In children, this medication may also be taken twice a day (every 12 hours). Shake the bottle well before each dose. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dose is also based on weight. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. Side effects Stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, headache, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people us...

Usual Adult Dose for: • • • • Usual Pediatric Dose for: • • • • • • Additional dosage information: • • • • • Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection 400 mg orally once a day OR 200 mg orally every 12 hours Use: Treatment of patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible isolated of Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media Chewable tablets/oral suspension: 400 mg orally once a day OR 200 mg orally every 12 hours Duration of therapy: • Streptococcus pyogenes infections: 10 days Comments: • Chewable tablets or oral suspensions should be used for this indication. • Efficacy for S pyogenes was studied in fewer than 10 patients. • The overall response in the treatment of otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae was approximately 10% lower than in the comparator drug. Use: Treatment of otitis media caused by susceptible isolates of Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and S pyogenes Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis Chewable tablets/oral suspension: 400 mg orally once a day OR 200 mg orally every 12 hours • Duration of therapy: 10 days Comments: • Penicillin is usually the drug of choice for the treatment of S pyogenes infections; however, this drug is effective in eradication of S pyogenes from the nasopharynx. • There are no data on the efficacy of this drug in the prevention of rheumatic fever. Use: Treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by susceptible isolates of S pyogenes U...