DESCRIPTION: Fiximac-100 dry syrup is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.
DOSAGE FORM: Dry Syrup
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION: Oral
COMPOSITION: Each 5ml of reconstituted suspension contains:
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Cefixime Trihydrate |
U.S.P. |
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Equivalent to Anhydrous Cefixime |
100 mg |
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Fiximac-100 exerts its antibacterial action by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls through binding to penicillin-binding proteins, disrupting the formation of the cell wall and leading to bacterial cell death.
INDICATIONS: Fiximac-100 dry syrup is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating uncomplicated typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
DOSAGE: As directed by the physician.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting. Hypersensitivity reactions like skin rashes and urticaria.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Fiximac-100 is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to Cefixime or to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Fiximac-100 can interact with other drugs, potentially affecting their efficacy or increase the risk of side effects. Some notable drug interactions include – BCG Vaccine live, Cholera vaccine, Typhoid live vaccine, Antacids and H2 blockers, Probenecid, Nephrotoxic drugs, Warfarin, and Oral contraceptives.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature, away from light.
PRESENTATION: 30ml bottle