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Anti-Infectives

RM CEFIXIME 200MG CAP

RM CEFIXIME 200MG CAP

Medicine Information

What is this medicine used for?

For the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms:

  • Acute bronchitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis with infection, secondary infections in chronic respiratory tract diseases, pneumonia
  • Urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis, cystitis, and cytourethritis
  • Uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral)
  • Cholecystitis, cholangitis

How much and how often should you use this medicine?

Usual Dose in Adults and Children (who can swallow capsule whole)

Age Group General Recommended Oral Cefixime Dose
Adults and Children older than 12 years (or those weighing more than 50 kg) 400 mg once a day or 200 mg every 12 hours
Children 7 to 12 years old 200 mg once a day or 100 mg every 12 hours

Usual Duration of Treatment:

  • Most infections: 7 to 14 days
  • Infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes: at least 10 days

Contraindications

  • Carbamazepine: elevated carbamazepine levels have been reported when administered concomitantly with cefixime
  • Chloramphenicol: combined therapy with cefixime should be avoided due to their antagonism
  • Warfarin and other oral anticoagulants: increased risk of bleeding

Availability

Cefixime 200 mg capsule, box of 30’s (in flex foils of 6’s)

Indication

For the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms

Ingredients

Each capsule contains: Cefixime (as trihydrate) 200 mg

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