Dofixim 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Dofixim 100 mg capsule

Dofixim is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
Cefpodoxime is an oral 3rd generation cephalosporin with good stability to beta lactamases and activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
Dosage varies for different conditions and age groups, e.g., 100 mg 12 hourly for pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults and adolescents, and 5 mg/kg body weight 12 hourly for acute otitis media in infants and pediatric patients.
Interaction with antacids, probenecid, and nephrotoxic drugs should be monitored closely when using Dofixim.
Contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics.
Side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, skin, and vaginal fungal infections, abdominal pain, headache, and chest pain.
Cefpodoxime use in pregnancy and lactation should be carefully considered.
Precautions include dose adjustment in patients with renal dysfunction and caution in concurrent use with potent diuretics.
Reconstitution instructions for the suspension state the addition of cooled boiled water and storage conditions.
Third-generation Cephalosporins are the therapeutic class for Dofixim.