Triocef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
37.5 ml bottle: ৳ 135.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI)
Antibiotic Type
- Cephalosporin
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin
Gram-Positive Bacteria
- Streptococcus pneumonia
- Streptococcus pyogenes
Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus mirabilis
- Klebsiella species
Beta-Lactamase Stability
Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Absorption
About 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
Recommended Adult Dosage
200-400 mg daily
Usual Course of Treatment
7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days if required
Dosage for Children
- 8 mg/kg/day
- Doses based on age and body weight
Adverse Reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy Usage
Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Lactation Usage
Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Interaction with Anticoagulant Therapy
Increases in prothrombin times observed
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light and moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg
Common Questions
- Uses of Triocef 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Side Effects of Triocef 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Effectiveness for treating cold and flu
- Special dietary instructions
- Usage for treating diarrhea
- Safety for infants
- Penicillin variant status
- Interaction with contraception
- Interaction with acetaminophen
- Duration of action
- What to do if not getting better
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