Cefim-3 25 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
21 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cefim-3 25 mg/ml Pediatric Drop
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Pediatric Medicine
Description
- Cefixime is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration with bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
- Cefim-3 is indicated for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), lower respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.
- The usual course of treatment is 7 days, which may be extended to 14 days if required. Dosage varies for adults, elderly, and children, with specific recommendations for typhoid treatment and renal impairment.
- Cefim-3 should be administered with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics and penicillin-sensitive patients.
- Storage conditions require keeping the product below 30°C temperature and protected from light and moisture.
Dimensions
- 25 mg/ml
Color Options
Functions
- Treats bacterial infections by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall)
- Bactericidal against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Demonstrated clinical efficacy in infections caused by commonly occurring pathogens
Materials
- Cefixime
- Cephalosporin antibiotic
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Design Elements
- Orally active
- For oral administration
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
Usability Features
- Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
- Absorption not significantly modified by the presence of food
- Recommended dosage for different age groups
Indications
- Treats upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treats lower respiratory tract infections
- Treats urinary tract infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption is about 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days, extendable up to 14 days if required
- Recommended dosage for adults, elderly, and children
- Specific recommendations for typhoid treatment and renal impairment
- Administered with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics and penicillin-sensitive patients
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients, so caution should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy.
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Stool changes
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Pruritis
- Urticaria
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Eosinophilia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
- Genital pruritis
- Vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with caution to patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Avoid in pregnancy or in nursing mothers unless considered essential by the physician
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities from the circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Commonly Asked Questions
- Cefim-3 25 mg/ml Drops is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection
- Used to treat conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Some of the reported side effects include Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Swelling of the face, Dizziness, Heartburn, Indigestion
- Should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack
- Not used to treat colds, flu, or other viral infections
- Safety not positively established for newborns or infants aging less than 6 months
- Not a penicillin variant
- Interacts with contraceptive medications
- No clinically proven interactions with Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)