G-Cefixime 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd
Also available as
G cefixime 200 mg capsule G cefixime 400 mg capsule

Indications

  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
  • Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of organisms

Pharmacology

  • Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
  • Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual 7-day course of treatment
  • Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
  • Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
  • Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment

Interaction

  • Potential increase in prothrombin times in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
  • Frequent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhoea and stool changes
  • Other side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, and headaches

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Caution advised during pregnancy and nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists
  • Not removed in significant quantities by dialysis

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Protected from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Common Questions about G-Cefixime 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

  • Treatment of bacterial infection
  • Used for Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
  • Common reported side effects include diarrhea and abdominal pain
  • Storage and disposal instructions
  • Not effective for cold and flu treatment
  • No special dietary instructions unless advised by a doctor

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