Contents:
- Medical Video: Children's dosage by age
- What are the rules for using cefixime drugs for children?
- How many doses of cefixime for children?
- How do I save cefixime correctly?
- What should I do if I forget to give medicine to a child?
Medical Video: Children's dosage by age
Cefixime for children is usually used to treat various infectious diseases due to bacteria, because this drug is a type of antibiotic drug. This drug is used for diseases such as urinary tract infections, ear infections, and inflammation of the tonsils. Have you ever been prescribed by doctor Cefixime to treat your child's illness? Do you know exactly how to use and dose? The following is information about the rules of use and the dosage that must be given to the child.
What are the rules for using cefixime drugs for children?
If you are prescribed by cefixime for your child, then here are the steps to use the drug:
- Give cefixime regularly, as recommended by a doctor or pharmacist who gives you recipes. Keep giving this medicine to your child if it is still recommended by the doctor, even though your condition starts to improve. The use of antibiotic drugs such as cefixime must be in accordance with the doctor's recommendation, otherwise the disease bacteria will be immune to the medication given.
- Give cefixime to children after they eat, for fear that they will make their stomach problem.
- Usually doctors give cefixime in the form of syrup, so if you give this medicine to your child, be sure to shake the bottle of medicine first.
- Then give the syrup medicine using a measuring spoon, according to the dosage recommended by the doctor.
How many doses of cefixime for children?
If the child is given cefixime medication from a doctor, you are usually told how to use it and the dosage, because the dose of cefixime depends on the type of disease suffered, the age and weight of the child.For some diseases suffered by children such as, middle ear infections, urinary tract infections, tonsillitis, respiratory infections, the dosage given to children is:
- Babies under 6 months, the dose is determined by the doctor
- 6 months - 12 years (weight 45 kg or less): 8 mg / kg per day or 4 mg / kg every 12 hours
- More than 12 years (weight> 45 kg): 400 mg per day or 200 mg per 12 hours (twice a day).
How do I save cefixime correctly?
Cefixime can be given in the form of tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, and syrup. For tablets, capsules and chewable tablets it is better to store at room temperature. While cefixime in the form of syrup, it is better to store it in the refrigerator. All types of cefixime must be stored in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
What should I do if I forget to give medicine to a child?
Antibiotics like cefixime should not be missed, but if you forget to give them to the child, this can be done:
- Give cefixime medication to your child as soon as you remember that you have missed the scheduled medication.
- If the schedule for taking the next medication is too close to administering the drug at that time, then skip the next drug schedule.
- But give the cefixime back to the child according to the regular dosage and schedule the next day
- Keep giving the child the right dose, don't give it more because you forget the schedule for taking the medication you should.
