Trifixime Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefixime trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Susceptible infections including gonorrhea, otitis media, pharyngitis, lower resp tract infections & UTI.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 200-400 mg daily as single or in 2 divided doses. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 400 mg single dose.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Do not give to patients w/ hypersensitivity to cefixime & other cephalosporins. Penicillin-sensitive patients & those w/ history of allergy.

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, fever, serum sickness-like reactions, anaphylaxis. +ve result to Coombs' test. Bleeding complications related to hypoprothrombinaemia &/or platelet dysfunction.

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Storage

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Description

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Trifixime cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

50's (P79/cap)

Trifixime

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals