Starcef 200 mg

Indication

Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis), otitis media, typhoid fever and uncomplicated gonorrhoea.

Ingredients

• Cefixime (as trihydrate) 200 mg

Direction

Usual adult dose: 200 mg twice daily or 400 mg once daily, with or without food, as prescribed by a physician. See the enclosed leaflet.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea or abdominal pain
• Skin rash or itching
• stop and seek medical help if a severe allergic reaction occurs
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to cefixime
• other cephalosporins
• or with a history of severe penicillin allergy
• Prescription
• only medicine
• Complete the full course prescribed by your doctor
• Tell your doctor if pregnant
• breastfeeding
• or if you have liver or kidney disease
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.