Description:
Cefixime is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic which has marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism. 3RD Cef 200 mg indicated for the treatment of the following acute infections when caused by susceptible microorganisms.Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
Indication: Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections,
Gonococcal urethritis, Acute otitis media.
Dosage:
Capsule: 200 mg - 400 mg, as a single dose or in 2 divided doses daily for 7-14 days, according to the severity of infection.
Powder for Suspension:
Child dose: 8 mg/kg daily as a single dose or in two divided doses for 7-14 days according to the severity of infection or for children of age 1/2-1 year: 75 mg; 1-4 years: 100 mg; 5-10 years: 200 mg; 11-12 years: 300 mg; above 12 years: adult dose.
