Table of contents:
- Dosage of cefixime syrup, tablets, and capsules
- Cefixime dosage for adults
- Cefixime dosage for children and infants 6 months and over
- How to use cefixime syrup, tablets and capsules
Cefixime is an antibiotic drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria. These drugs are known as cephalosporin antibiotics. These antibiotics work by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria in the infected part of the body. Apart from cefixime syrup, this drug is also available in tablet and capsule form.
The antibiotic Cefixime is only used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine will not work for infections caused by viruses such as colds and flu. Excessive use of antibiotic drugs will reduce the effectiveness of these drugs, or increase the risk of resistance to bacteria that cause infections that are resistant to antibiotics. conditions that can be treated by Cefixime include ear infections, bronchitis, inflammation of the tonsils, throat, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
Dosage of cefixime syrup, tablets, and capsules
In pharmacies, cefixime is available in the form of tablets, capsules, and syrups with the following composition.
- Tablets: cefixime 400mg
- Capsules: cefixime 100mg, 200mg
- Syrup (oral suspension): 100mg / 5ml, 200mg / 5ml, 500mg / 5ml
Only 40-50% of cefixime can be absorbed from the digestive tract. Absorption may decrease when taken with food. The average peak concentration after administration of cefixime syrup is about 25-50% greater than that of tablets or capsules.
The dose of cefixime given is generally 200-400 mg per day for 7-14 days, depending on the severity of the infection and the patient's health condition. For children, the dosage is also given based on body weight. The following dosages are used for adults and children
Cefixime dosage for adults
The recommended dose is cefixime 400 mg per day. Can be taken at once, namely cefixime 400 mg tablets once a day, or taken twice in divided doses, namely cefixime 200 mg taken twice a day (every 12 hours).
Cefixime dosage for children and infants 6 months and over
The recommended dose of cefixime medicine for children is 8 mg / day by taking cefixime syrup. As in adults, it can be given as a single daily dose or it can be given in two divided doses, i.e. 4 mg every 12 hours.
How to use cefixime syrup, tablets and capsules
Before using Cefixime, pay attention to the information provided by the doctor regarding this drug and read the information on the packaging so that you can find out the rules of use and the potential side effects of this drug.
Cefixime can be consumed before or after meals. Make sure there is enough time between one dose and the next dose. Try to eat cefixime at the same time every day to maximize its effect.
Take cefixime according to the dosage and frequency prescribed by your doctor. Complete all the doses given by the doctor even though the symptoms seem to disappear. This is very important in order to cure the infection completely and prevent it from recurring.
If you accidentally miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. But if it is very close to your next scheduled medication, do not take two doses at once to make up for the missed dose.
