Z-Fix 400 Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults: It is given orally 200 to 400 mg daily as a single dose or in two divided doses. For the treatment of uncomplicated cervical/urethral gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of 400 mg is recommended.
Children: The recommended dose is 8 mg/kg/day of the cefixime. This may be administered as a single daily dose or may be given in two divided doses. Children weighing more than 50 kg or older than 12 years should be treated with the recommended adult dose.
Renal Impairment: Cefixime tablets may be administered in the presence of impaired renal function. Normal dose and schedule may be employed in patients with creatinine clearances of 60 mL/min or greater. Patients whose clearance is between 21 and 60 mL/min or patients who are on renal hemodialysis may be given 75% of the standard dosage at the standard dosing interval (300 mg daily). Patients whose clearance is < 20 mL/min or patients who are on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis may be given half the standard dosage at the standard dosing interval (200 mg daily).