Cefimid 100mg

Indication

Cefimid (Cefixime) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections including urinary tract infections, pharyngitis and tonsillitis (including Streptococcal), bronchitis, otitis media, and uncomplicated gonorrhea.

Ingredients

• Cefixime 100 mg

Direction

Adults and children over 12 years (or over 50 kg): 200–400 mg per day as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Children under 12 years: 8 mg/kg/day as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Suspension may be used for younger children. Take with or without food.

Side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• Skin rash
• urticaria
• Headache
• dizziness
• Elevated liver enzymes (rare)
• Antibiotic
• associated colitis (rare)

Precautions

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins (cross
• reactivity possible).
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment — dose reduction required.
• Inform physician of all current medications.
• Complete the full prescribed course.
• Keep out of reach of children.