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Side effects
For oral administration
The recommended dose of cefixime
However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections
Oral suspension (preferred concentrations are 200 mg/5 mL or 500 mg/5 mL): 260 mg orally once a day
It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics
The usual treatment of Suprax is 7 days
SUPRAX ® (cefixime) capsules, for oral use
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Cefixime treats an infection by killing the bacteria that are causing it
Amoxicillin Suprax vs
Children 6 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
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Bacteria possess a cell wall comprising a glycopeptide polymer commonly known as peptidoglycan, which is
Applies to cefixime: oral capsule, oral powder for suspension
It is a bactericidal antibiotic, kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall
Dosage forms: CAP: 400 mg; TAB: 400 mg; CHEWABLE: 100 mg, 200 mg; SUSP: 100 mg per 5 mL, 200 mg per 5 mL, 500 mg per 5 mL
For the treatment of uncomplicated cervical/urethral gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of 400 mg is recommended
For the treatment of uncomplicated cervical/urethral gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of 400 mg is recommended
The most common Suprax side effects are GI side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain
-The American Academy of Pediatrics considers other cephalosporins (e
However, this medicine will
For the treatment of uncomplicated cervical/urethral gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of 400 mg is recommended