Cefixime 400 Tablets Resmed 400 mg Tablet

Cefixime 400 Tablets Resmed 400 mg Tablet

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 July 2023

API: Cefixime | Company: Resmed Healthcare

Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible micro-organisms.

Dosage (summary)

400 mg daily as a single dose for adults; adjust in renal impairment.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Nephrotoxic drugs
  • Anticoagulants
  • Probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Cefixime
  • Other cephalosporins

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Rashes
  • Headache

Counselling Points

  • Take with liquid before or during meals
  • Monitor for allergic reactions
  • Report severe diarrhoea immediately

Serious warnings

  • Risk of severe allergic reactions
  • Caution in renal impairment
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