Suprax 100 mg/5 ml Powder for suspension 30 ml
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Compound
Each 5 ml of the finished suspension contains
Cefixime 100 mg
Auxiliary components
Xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, strawberry flavor, sucrose.
Compound
Semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic of the III generation for oral administration with a wide spectrum of action. Acts bactericidal. The mechanism of action is due to the inhibition of the synthesis of the cell membrane of the pathogen. Cefixime is resistant to the action of β-lactamases produced by most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Indications
Infectious and inflammatory diseases caused by susceptible microorganisms: pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, otitis media, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, uncomplicated gonorrhea.
Dosage and administration
The recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day in divided or single doses.
6 months to 1 year: 3.75 ml per day.
From 1-4 years: 5 ml per day
From 5-10 years: 10 ml per day.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins and penicillins.
Precautionary measures
Caution should be used in elderly patients, patients with chronic renal failure or pseudomembranous colitis (history), in children under 6 months of age.
With prolonged use, a violation of the normal intestinal microflora is possible, which can lead to the growth of Clostridium difficile and cause the development of severe diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis.
Side effects
From the digestive system: dry mouth, anorexia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, transient increase in liver transaminases and alkaline phosphatase, hyperbilirubinemia, jaundice, gastrointestinal candidiasis, dysbacteriosis; rarely – stomatitis, glossitis, pseudomembranous enterocolitis.
From the hemopoietic system: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia.
From the side of the central nervous system: dizziness, headache.
From the urinary system: interstitial nephritis.
Allergic reactions: pruritus, urticaria, skin flushing, eosinophilia, fever.
Storage method
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.
Package
The cardboard box holds a 30 ml bottle, paper instructions.
Manufacturer
Egypt