Cef-3® Capsule: Each capsule contains Cefixime Trihydrate USP equivalent to Cefixime 200 mg.
Cef-3® DS Capsule: Each capsule contains Cefixime Trihydrate USP equivalent to Cefixime 400 mg.
Cef-3® Powder for Suspension: Each 5 ml reconstituted suspension contains Cefixime Trihydrate USP equivalent to Cefixime 100 mg.
Cef-3® Forte Powder for Suspension: Each 5 ml reconstituted suspension contains Cefixime Trihydrate USP equivalent to Cefixime 200 mg.
Cef-3® Paediatric Drops: Each ml reconstituted suspension contains Cefixime Trihydrate USP equivalent to Cefixime 25 mg.
Cef-3® Max Paediatric Drops: Each ml reconstituted suspension contains Cefixime Trihydrate USP equivalent to Cefixime 100 mg.
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections, Gonococcal urethritis, Acute otitis media.
No data are available.
No data are available, so it is probably best to avoid using the drug during pregnancy and by the nursing mothers.
No special precautions are necessary. Old age is not an indication for dose adjustment.
For children younger than 12 years or weighing less than 50 kg, the usual dose is 8 mg/kg/day.
Cefixime should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis. Dosage adjustment is only necessary in severe renal failure (creatinine clearance < 20 ml.min⁻¹).
Capsule and Tablet: Store below 30°C, protect from light and moisture. Powder for Suspension/Paediatric Drops: Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture.
After reconstitution the suspension/drops can be used within 7 days if be kept at room temperature and within 14 days if be kept in refrigerator (2°-8°C). Always keep the bottle tightly closed.
Cef-3® Powder for Suspension: To prepare 30 ml suspension, 20 ml boiled and cooled water is required. To prepare 50 ml suspension, 35 ml boiled and cooled water is required. To prepare 75 ml suspension, 50 ml boiled and cooled water is required. Cef-3® Paediatric Drops: To prepare 21 ml suspension, 14 ml boiled and cooled water is required. Cef-3® Forte Powder for Suspension: To prepare 50 ml suspension, 35 ml boiled and cooled water is required. Cef-3® Max Paediatric Drops: To prepare 20 ml suspension, 15 ml boiled and cooled water is required.
Cef-3® Capsule: Box containing 14 Capsules in Blister Pack. Cef-3® DS Capsule: Box containing 14 Capsules in Blister Pack. Cef-3® Powder for Suspension (30 ml): Bottle containing dry powder for 30 ml suspension. Cef-3® Powder for Suspension (50 ml): Bottle containing dry powder for 50 ml suspension. Cef-3® Powder for Suspension (75 ml): Bottle containing dry powder for 75 ml suspension. Cef-3® Forte Powder for Suspension (50 ml): Bottle containing dry powder for 50 ml suspension. Cef-3® Paediatric Drops (21 ml): Bottle containing dry powder for 21 ml Paediatric Drops. Cef-3® Max Paediatric Drops (20 ml): Bottle containing dry powder for 20 ml Paediatric Drops.