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- Medical Video: Cefixime tablet 50mg/100mg/200mg, uses, dose, side effects ALL ABOUT MEDICINE
- Cefixime syrup, tablets and capsules
- Cefixime dosage for adults
- Cefixime dosage for children and infants 6 months and above
- How to use cefixime syrup, tablets and capsules
Medical Video: Cefixime tablet 50mg/100mg/200mg, uses, dose, side effects ALL ABOUT MEDICINE
Cefixime is an antibiotic drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria. This drug is known as cephalosporin antibiotics. This antibiotic works by killing or stopping bacterial growth in parts of the body that have an infection. In addition to cefixime syrup, this drug is also available in tablets and capsules.
Cefixime antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections. This drug will not work for infections caused by viruses such as colds and flu. Excessive use of antibiotics will cause a decrease in the effectiveness of these drugs, or increase the risk of bacterial resistance to infections that are resistant to antibiotics. conditions that can be treated by cefixime include ear infections, bronchitis, tonsillitis, throat, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
Cefixime syrup, tablets and capsules
At the pharmacy, cefixime is available in the form of tablets, capsules and syrup with the following composition.
- Tablet: cefixime 400mg
- Capsules: cefixime 100mg, 200mg
- Syrup (oral suspension): 100mg / 5ml, 200mg / 5ml, 500mg / 5ml
Only 40-50% of cefixime can be absorbed from the digestive tract. Absorption may decrease when taken with food. The average peak concentration after cefixime syrup is about 25-50% greater than tablets or capsules.
The cefixime dose given is generally 200-400 mg per day for 7-14 days, depending on the severity of the infection and the patient's health condition. For children, doses are also given based on body weight. The following dosage is used for adults and children
Cefixime dosage for adults
The recommended dose is cefixime 400 mg per day. Can be taken by using the same method, namely cefixime tablet 400 mg once a day, or taken twice with divided doses, namely cefixime 200 mg taken twice daily (every 12 hours).
Cefixime dosage for children and infants 6 months and above
The recommended dosage of cefixime for children is 8 mg / day by consuming cefixime syrup. As in adults, this can be given as a single daily dose or can be given in two divided doses, namely 4 mg every 12 hours.
How to use cefixime syrup, tablets and capsules
Before using cefixime, pay attention to the information provided by the doctor regarding this drug and read the information printed on the packaging so that you can find out the rules of use and the potential side effects of this medication.
Cefixime can be consumed before or after meals. Make sure there is enough time between one dose and the next. Try to consume cefixime at the same hour every day to maximize the effect.
Take cefixime according to the dose and frequency determined by the doctor. Complete all doses given by the doctor even though the symptoms have disappeared. This is very important to cure the infection as a whole, and prevent the infection from recurring.
If you accidentally miss a one-dose schedule, immediately consume the remaining dose as soon as you remember. But if you are very close to the next medication schedule, do not take two doses at the same time to replace the dose that is passed.
