Refix Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefixime trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Treatment of gonorrhea, otitis media, pharyngitis, lower resp tract infections eg, bronchitis & UTI.

Click to view Refix detailed prescribing information

Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn >6 mth & <50 kg 8 mg/kg daily, as a single dose or in 2 divided doses.

Click to view Refix detailed prescribing information

Overdosage

View Refix overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefixime, other cephalosporins or penicillins.

Click to view Refix detailed prescribing information

Special Precautions

History of allergy. Penicillin-sensitive patients. Pregnancy & lactation.

Click to view Refix detailed prescribing information

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Click to view Refix detailed prescribing information

Adverse Reactions

Skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, fever, serum sickness-like reactions & anaphylaxis; +ve Coombs' test. Hypoprothrombinaemia &/or platelet dysfunction.

Click to view Refix detailed prescribing information

Drug Interactions

May increase prothrombin time w/ anticoagulants.

Click to view Refix detailed prescribing information

Storage

View Refix storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life.

Description

View Refix description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

Action

View Refix mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.

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

Refix granules for oral susp 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P310/bottle)

Refix

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus