Fix-A Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefixime trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Bronchitis, bronchiectasis w/ infection, secondary infections of chronic resp tract disease, pneumonia; pyelonephritis, cystitis, gonococcal urethritis; cholecystitis, cholangitis; scarlet fever; otitis media & sinusitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn 11-12 yr 15 mL, 5-10 yr 10 mL, 1-4 yr 5 mL, 6 mth-1 yr 3.75 mL.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins. Personal or familial history of some form of allergy eg, bronchial asthma, rash & urticaria; serious renal function disorder; poor oral nutrition, therapy w/ parenteral nutrition. Elderly patients or those in a debilitated state.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy. Newborns & prematures.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea & stool changes. Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence, headache & dizziness; rash, pruritus, urticaria, drug fever & arthralgia.

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fix-A powd for oral susp 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

37.5 mL x 1's;50 mL x 1's

Fix-A

cefixime

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Euro Generics

Marketer:

Euro Generics