Starcef 100 mg/5 mL (30 mL)

Indication

Third-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic for bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms, including urinary tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and uncomplicated gonorrhoea. Prescription medicine.

Ingredients

• Cefixime 100 mg per 5 mL (as cefixime trihydrate)

Direction

To reconstitute: add 10 mL of water and shake for 30 seconds, then add 10 mL more water and shake again for 30 seconds. Shake well before each use. Dose as directed by the physician: usual dose for children is 8 mg/kg/day given once daily or as 4 mg/kg every 12 hours; adults and children over 12 years (or over 50 kg) usually 400 mg/day. Complete the full course of treatment. Use the measuring device provided.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea or loose stools
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• indigestion
• flatulence
• Skin rash
• itching or other allergic reactions
• Headache
• dizziness
• Rarely: severe diarrhoea due to pseudomembranous colitis
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription only
• do not use if allergic to cefixime or other cephalosporins
• and use with caution in penicillin allergy.
• Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney impairment.
• Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhoea occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children
• discard unused reconstituted suspension after the stated period.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.