Ofex 400/Ofex Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefixime trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Infections due to sensitive gram +ve & -ve bacteria eg, Salmonella typhi, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Neisseria gonorrhoea, S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, Strep pyogenes, Moraxella catarrhalis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 200-400 mg daily as single dose or in 2 divided doses. Childn >6 mth & <50 kg 8 mg/kg daily as single dose or in 2 divided doses.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefixime or other cephalosporins.

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Special Precautions

Individuals w/ history of GI disease particularly colitis; marked impaired renal function as well as those undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis & hemodialysis. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min). Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea & stool changes.

Drug Interactions

Elevated level of carbamazepine. Increased prothrombin time w/ or w/o clinical bleeding w/ warfarin & other anticoagulants.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DD08 - cefixime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ofex 400 cap 400 mg

Packing/Price

4's

Form

Ofex powd for oral susp 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Ofex 400/Ofex

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Delta Pharma

Distributor:

Biomed