Retracef Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Cefixime

Indications/Uses

Infections caused by cefixime-susceptible strains of Strep sp, Strep pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Branhamella catarrhalis, E. coli, Klebsiella sp, Serratia sp, Proteus sp, H. influenzae: Bronchitis, bronchiectasis w/ infection, secondary infections of chronic resp tract disease, pneumonia; pyelonephritis, cystitis, gonococcal urethritis; cholecystitis, cholangitis; scarlet fever; otitis media & sinusitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Reconstitution: Add 22.5 mL of water. Adult & childn >10 yr 200-400 mg daily in 2 divided doses, weighing ≤30 kg 200-400 mg. Childn 11-12 yr 15 mL or 300 mg, 5-10 yr 10 mL or 200 mg daily, 1-4 yr 5 mL or 100 mg, 6 mth-1 yr 3.75 mL or 75 mg daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefixime, other cephalosporin antibiotics or penicillins. History of shocks. Personal or familial history of some form of allergy eg, bronchial asthma, rash & urticaria; serious renal function disorder; poor oral nutrition, therapy w/ parenteral nutrition. Elderly patients or those in a debilitated state. Careful observation as vit K deficiency symptoms may develop.

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Special Precautions

Perform careful inquiry about any form of hypersensitivity prior to treatment. Sensitivity testing is recommended prior to antibiotic administration. Pregnancy. Safety has not been established in newborns & prematures.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea & stool changes. Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence, headache & dizziness; rash, pruritus, urticaria, drug fever & arthralgia.

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Caution For Usage

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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

Retracef powd for oral susp 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

37.5 mL x 1's

Retracef

cefixime

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Remed

Marketer:

Euro Generics