Cefisal-200 Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults: The recommended dose for adults is 200-400 mg daily according to the severity of infection, taken as a single dose (400 mg may also be taken as two divided doses).
Elderly patients: Elderly patients may be given the same dose as recommended for adults. Renal function should be assessed and dosage should be adjusted in severe renal impairment.
Adolescents ≥12 years of age: Adolescents ≥12 years of age may be given the same dose as recommended for adults.
Children from 6 months to 11 years of age: It is recommended that children from 6 months to 11 years of age be given Cefixime as an oral suspension because 200 mg cannot be adequately dosed for this age group. The recommended dosage for children in this age group is 8 mg/kg body weight/day administered as a single dose or in two divided doses.
Children less than 6 months of age: The safety and efficacy of cefixime has not been established in children less than 6 months of age.
Renal insufficiency: Cefixime may be administered in the presence of impaired renal function in adult patients. Normal dose and schedule may be given in adult patients with creatinine clearances of 20 mL/min or greater. In patients whose creatinine clearance is less than 20 mL/min, it is recommended that a dose of 200 mg once daily should not be exceeded. The dose and regimen for patients who are maintained on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis should follow the same recommendation as that for patients with creatinine clearances of less than 20 mL/min.
There are insufficient data regarding the use of cefixime in the pediatric and adolescent age group in the presence of renal insufficiency; the use of cefixime in these patient groups is not recommended.
Method of administration: Cefixime tablets are for oral administration only. Cefixime tablets should be taken with a sufficient amount of water. Cefixime may be taken with or without food.
Duration of treatment: The usual course of treatment is 7 days. This may be continued for up to 14 days if required.