Z-Fix Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefixime trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Infections due to sensitive gm +ve & gm -ve bacteria.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn 5-10 yr 20 mL daily; 1-4 yr 10 mL daily; 6 mth-1 yr 7.5 mL daily; ≥6 mth 8 mg/kg daily in 1-2 divided doses. Usual course of treatment is 7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days if required.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if severe diarrhea occurs.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances eg, diarrhea.

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Drug Interactions

Increased prothrombin time w/ anticoagulants.

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Storage

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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

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

Packing/Price

30 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's

Z-Fix

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Rainbow Life Sciences

Distributor:

Zyre Pharma

Marketer:

Ambica