Cedifixim
Cefixime 200mg Dispersible Tab
INDICATIONS
- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (E. coli and P.mirabilis)
- Otitis Media (H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis and S. pyogenes)
- Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis (S. pyogenes)
- Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis (S. pneumoniae and H. influenza)
- Uncomplicated Gonorrhea-Cervical/Urethral (N. gonorrhoeae)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Recommended dose of Cefixime is 400 mg daily & tablet may be split and given as one half tablet every 12 hours.
- Treatment of Uncomplicated Cervical/Urethral Gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of 400 mg is recommended.
- Tablet may be administered without regard to food.
European Association of Urology 2011
| Antimicrobial Agent | Application | Age | Total Dose Per Day | No. of Doses Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefixime | Oral | 3 month 12 years | 8-12mg/kg Body weight | 1-2 |
Cleveland Clinic 2011-2012
| Disease Pathogen | Recommended Treatment Primary |
|---|---|
| Disseminated gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) | Ceftriaxone 1 g IV q24h × 1-2 d or until improved, followed by cefixime 400 mg PO bid to complete total therapy of 7-10 d |
NHS National Health Service 2013
| Disease | Adult Empirical Antimicrobial Therapy (First Choice) |
|---|---|
| Out-patient treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | If patient refuses IM injection then: Cefixime PO 400mg stat then 200mg bd total 3 days & Doxycycline PO 100mg bd 14 days and Metronidazole PO 400mg bd 14 days |