Cefixime for oral suspension is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months and older with the following infections: Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Otitis Media Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis Uncomplicated Gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefixime for oral suspension and other antibacterial drugs, cefixime for oral suspension should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefixime. Full label: DailyMed.
Cefixime for oral suspension is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months and older with the following infections: Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Otitis Media Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis Uncomplicated Gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefixime for oral suspension and other antibacterial drugs, cefixime for oral suspension should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. 1.1 Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Cefixime for oral suspension is indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months of age or older with uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefixime. Full label: DailyMed.
Adults: 400 mg daily Pediatric patients (6 months and older): 8 mg/kg/day 2.1 Adults The recommended dose of cefixime is 400 mg daily. This may be given as a 400 mg tablet or capsule daily or the 400 mg tablet may be split and given as one half tablet every 12 hours. For the treatment of uncomplicated cervical/urethral gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of 400 mg is recommended.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefixime — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Cefixime for oral suspension is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cefixime or other cephalosporins. Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cefixime or other cephalosporins.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefixime. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Hypersensitivity reactions including shock and fatalities have been reported with cefixime. Discontinue use if a reaction occurs. Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea: Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions (including shock and fatalities) have been reported with the use of cefixime. Before therapy with cefixime is instituted, careful inquiry should be made to determine whether the patient has had previous hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins, penicillins, or other drugs.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefixime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Most common adverse reactions are gastrointestinal such as diarrhea (16%), nausea (7%), loose stools (6%), abdominal pain (3%), dyspepsia (3%), and vomiting. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at 1-866-850-2876 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/m edwatch.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefixime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
135 brands · 43 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Cefixime guide →
Storage Prior to Reconstitution: Store drug powder at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Store at room temperature or under refrigeration. Keep tightly closed.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefixime.
What is Acrocef?
Acrocef 100mg Tablet is a Cefixime medicine made by Genetica Laboratory Pvt. LTd. It comes as 100mg Tablet.
What is the generic name of Acrocef?
The generic name of Acrocef is Cefixime.
Which brands of Cefixime are available in Nepal?
135 brands of Cefixime are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 43 makers — including Acrocef 50mg Suspension, Acrocef 200mg Tablet, Acrocef 50mg Tablet, AROFIX 50MG/5ML Dry Syrup, AROFIX 200mg Tablet, AROFIX 400mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Cefixime?
Most common adverse reactions are gastrointestinal such as diarrhea (16%), nausea (7%), loose stools (6%), abdominal pain (3%), dyspepsia (3%), and vomiting. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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