Overview

Therapeutic Segment: Antibiotics
Generic Name: Cefixime

Indication:

For the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis,
otitis media caused by Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), Moraxella catarrhalis (most of which are beta-lactamase positive), and S. pyogenes, pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by S. pyogenes, acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains). Cefixime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); and infections of the ears, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. Cefixime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics.

Available as:

Capsules

• 400MG

Suspensions

• 100MG/5ML Single (30ml)
• 200MG/5ML w/w (30ml)
• 200MG/5ML w/w (60ml)

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