Suprax 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 195.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefixime trihydrate
Company	Cosmic pharma ltd
Also available as	Suprax 200 mg capsule Suprax ds 400 mg capsule

Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
Treatment of urinary tract infections
Clinical efficacy against various pathogens including Streptococcus pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration
Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Approximately 40% to 50% absorption rate whether administered with or without food

Usual course of treatment is 7 days, which may be extended to 14 days if required
Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily for upper respiratory tract infections
Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
Specific daily doses for children based on age and weight
Caution and dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Dose and regimen for patients maintained on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis

Potential increases in prothrombin times in some patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Commonly observed side effects including gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hematological and clinical chemistry effects, mild transient changes in liver and renal function tests
Pseudomembraneous colitis has been reported
Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and eosinophilia have been reported
Genital pruritis and vaginitis
Additional miscellaneous reactions

Caution in administering to patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients due to partial cross-allergenicity
Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Alteration of normal flora of the colon and potential overgrowth of clostridia due to treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics

Gastric Lavage may be indicated in situations of overdose
No specific antidote exists
Not significantly removed from circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Description of Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup as an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
Uses of Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup including treatment and prevention of urinary tract infection, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, fungal infections, and gonococcal infections
Commonly reported side effects of Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
Instructions for storage and disposal of Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
Ineffectiveness of Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup for treating cold and flu
Absence of special dietary instructions while on medication
Inappropriate use of Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup for treating diarrhea
Safety concerns about administering Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup to infants
Confirmation that Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup is not a penicillin variant
Clarification on the association of loose-motion and constipation with Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
Lack of evidence on the interaction of Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup with contraception
Lack of clinically proven interactions between Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup and Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Duration for Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Syrup to start working
Importance of informing the doctor if symptoms worsen