Orfix 200 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (4's pack: ৳ 180.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefixime trihydrate
Company	Mystic pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Orfix ds 200 mg suspension

Indications

Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections

Bactericidal Activity

Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism

Mode of Action

Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall

Absorption of Cefixime

About 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food

Recommended Dosage for Adults

200-400 mg daily

Recommended Dosage for Children

8 mg/kg/day

Interaction with Anticoagulant Therapy

Increases in prothrombin times have been noted

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Common Side Effects

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Rash
Pruritis
Thrombocytopenia
Leukopenia

Pregnancy & Lactation

Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman

Precautions

Should be given with caution to patients showing hypersensitivity to other drugs
Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function

Overdose Effects

Gastric Lavage may be indicated; no specific antidote exists

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture

Molecular Formula

C16H15N5O7S2

Chemical Structure

Cefixime Trihydrate

Storage and Disposal Instructions

Should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack, remains unreachable to children and pets

Treatment Uses

Urinary Tract Infection
Tonsillitis
Pharyngitis
Bronchitis
Fungal and Gonococcal Infections

Side Effects List

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Sore throat
Heartburn
Indigestion

Dietary Instructions

Continue normal diet unless advised by a doctor

Safe Use for Infants

The safety of use in infants less than 6 months old has not been established positively

Information on Loose Motion

Known side effect, mostly associated with higher doses

Interactions with Other Medications

No evidence of interaction with contraceptive medications
No clinically proven interaction with Acetaminophen

Time to Start Working

Starts working soon after ingestion, may take a few days to relieve symptoms completely

Instructions for Completing Medication Course

Finish the full course of treatment even if feeling better; stopping early may make the infection harder to treat