Pacxime Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefixime trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms: Upper resp tract infections (eg, bacterial pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis), lower resp tract infections (eg bronchitis), UTI & uncomplicated gonorrhoea.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 200-400 mg daily as single or divided dose. Usual treatment course: 5-14 days. Lower resp tract infections 400 mg daily. Upper resp tract infections & uncomplicated UTI 200 mg once daily. Sinusitis Administer for 10-14 days. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea 400 mg as single dose.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ food or milk to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Renal impairment (CrCl <60 mL/min).

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Discontinue treatment if allergic reaction & diarrhoea occurs. Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of Clostridia which may lead to pseudomembranous colitis. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhoea, stool changes, headache, dizziness; allergic reactions eg pruritus, urticaria, drug fever, arthralgia; thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, eosinophilia; genital pruritus, vaginitis; pseudomembranous colitis.

Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DD08 - cefixime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pacxime dispersible tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Form

Pacxime FC tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Pacxime

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical