Cefixime Oral Suspenion IP 50mg 5ml

Product Description

🊠Cefixime Oral Suspension IP 50 mg / 5 ml

Cefixime Suspension is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections in children. It is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

📌 Formulation Details

• Generic Name: Cefixime

• Strength: 50 mg / 5 ml after reconstitution

• Form: Dry powder for oral suspension

• Pack Size: Commonly 30 ml / 50 ml bottles (after reconstitution)

• Flavour: Often fruit-flavored (e.g., strawberry, orange) for children

• Pharmacopoeial Standard: IP (Indian Pharmacopoeia)

… Indications / Uses

Prescribed for bacterial infections such as:

• Upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis)

• Lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis)

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• Otitis media (ear infection)

• Typhoid fever (uncomplicated cases)

• Skin and soft tissue infections

🕠Dosage & Administration

šï Always use as prescribed by a pediatrician.

… Dosage is typically 8“10 mg/kg/day, divided into two doses
… Shake well before each use
… Give after food to reduce stomach upset
… Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early

🔠How to Reconstitute

1. Tap the bottle gently to loosen powder

2. Add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the label

3. Shake vigorously to make a uniform suspension

4. Store in a refrigerator (2“8C) after mixing

5. Use within 7“10 days of reconstitution

šï Side Effects

Common (mild):

• Diarrhea

• Nausea or vomiting

• Stomach pain

• Skin rash

Rare but serious:

• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)

• Severe diarrhea (sign of Clostridium difficile infection)

🚫 Precautions

• Avoid in children with known cephalosporin or penicillin allergy

• Use with caution in kidney disease

• Not effective for viral infections (e.g., colds, flu)

• Do not exceed prescribed dose or duration

🔄 Storage

• Before reconstitution: Store in a cool, dry place

• After reconstitution: Store in refrigerator and use within 7“10 days

• Do not freeze

• Keep out of reach of children