Fexitas Dosage/Direction for Use

The usual course of treatment is 7 days. This may be continued for up to 14 days if required.
Adults and Children over 10 years or weighing more than 50 kg: The recommended dose is 200-400 mg daily according to the severity of infection, given either as a single dose or in two divided doses.
Children under 10 years: Cefixime (Fexitas) Tablets 200 mg are not recommended for use in children under 10 years old. The safety and efficacy of Cefixime (Fexitas) has not been established in children less than 6 months.
Elderly: Elderly patients may be given the same dose as recommended for adults. Renal function should be assessed, and dosage should be adjusted in severe renal impairment.
Renal impairment: Cefixime (Fexitas) may be administered in the presence of impaired renal function. Normal dose and schedule may be given in patients with creatinine clearances of 20 mL/min or greater. In patients whose creatinine clearance is less than 20 mL/min, it is recommended that a dose of 200 mg once daily should not be exceeded. The dose and regimen for patients who are maintained on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis should follow the same recommendation as that for patients with creatinine clearances of less than 20 mL/min.
Or as prescribed by the physician.