Cefixime Tablets/Dry Syrup

(Cefixime Tablets/Dry Syrup)

COMPOSITION:

Morfix Dry Syrup

Each 5 ml contains:

Cefixime                                 50 mg

Morfix – 50 DT

Each tablet contains:

Cefixime trihydrate                 50 mg - DT

Morfix – 100

Each tablet contains:

Cefixime trihydrate                 100 mg

Morfix – 200

Each tablet contains:

Cefixime trihydrate                 200 mg

INTRODUCTION:

It is third generation oral cephalosporin, effective against a wide spectrum of sensitive gram positive, gram negative & anaerobic bacterial pathogens including betalactamase-producing strains. It acts by inhibition of bacterial cell - wall synthesis.

INDICATIONS:

Infections of respiratory, urinary & biliary tract.

DOSAGE:

Adult: 200—400 mg daily as single or 2 divided doses for 7 — 14 Days.

Children: 8mg/kg body-wt. Daily as a single or 2 div. Doses. Not recommended for children below 6 months.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

Hypersensitivity

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Hypersens to penicillins. Severe renal impairment

COMPETITIVE BRAND:

Zifi                  (FDC)

Cefix               (Cipla)

Cfspan             (GSK)

Ceftas              (Intas)

Taxim-O          (Alkem)

PRESCRIBING DOCTORS:

All Doctors