Cefimvid 100 100 mg

Indication

Cefimvid 100 (cefixime 100 mg) is a third-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of urinary tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and acute uncomplicated bronchitis caused by susceptible bacteria.

Ingredients

• Cefixime

Direction

Adults: 200–400 mg once daily or in two divided doses. Children: 8 mg/kg/day in one or two doses. Duration: 5–14 days depending on infection and organism. Take with or without food.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea (most common).
• Nausea
• vomiting
• and abdominal pain.
• Skin rash.
• Headache.
• Rare: severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cefixime or other cephalosporins.
• Use with caution in penicillin
• allergic patients — cross
• reactivity possible.
• Complete the full prescribed course of antibiotics.
• May cause pseudomembranous colitis — discontinue if severe diarrhoea occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children.