Cefixime

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 — 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. 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 — 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 — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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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.