Amucef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 195.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Amucef 100 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
Description
- Orally active antibiotic
- Effective against a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms
- Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
- Indicated for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) and lower respiratory tract infections
- Indicated for urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Antibiotic for oral administration
- Bactericidal against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption unaffected by food
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Suitable for use in children over 10 years
- Safe for elderly at recommended dosage
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
- Caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed in clinical trials
- Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness, and hypersensitivity reactions
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Belongs to the therapeutic class of third-generation cephalosporins
- Storage conditions: Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture
- Molecular formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical structure: Structured as per molecular formula
- Used to treat bacterial infections including URTI, UTI, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis
- Some reported side effects: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, indigestion, sore throat, unusual tiredness
- Should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack
- Medication not suitable for viral infections like cold and flu
- Dietary instructions: Continue normal diet unless instructed otherwise by a doctor
- Not prescribed to treat diarrhea
- Safety in case of newborns or infants less than 6 months not established
- Not a penicillin variant; belongs to cephalosporin antibiotic class
- Known to cause diarrhea especially with higher doses
- Clinically unproven interactions with contraception and acetaminophen (paracetamol)
- Starts working immediately but may take a few days to relieve symptoms completely
- Completion of full medication course advised for best results