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
Cefim 3 200 mg capsule Cefim 3 ds 400 mg capsule Cefim 3 100 mg suspension Cefim 3 ds 200 mg suspension Cefim 3 200 mg tablet Cefim 3 ds 400 mg tablet

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

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    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)

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