Amber Suspension 100mg / 5ml

About Amber Suspension 100mg / 5ml

Uses

• Bacterial infections of the throat and tonsils
• Middle ear infections (otitis media)
• Urinary tract infections
• Bronchitis and chest infections
• Typhoid fever

Benefits

• Once or twice daily dosing makes it easier to give to children
• Effective against a wide range of common bacteria
• Sweet tasting suspension is easier for children to take than tablets

What Experts Say

Pediatricians often prescribe this suspension for common childhood infections like ear infections, throat infections and urinary tract infections. Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin family of antibiotics and works by stopping bacteria from building their protective cell wall, which kills the bacteria over the course of treatment.

Doctors usually ask parents to complete the full course even after the fever and other symptoms settle down within a couple of days. Stopping the antibiotic too early is a common reason infections come back or bacteria become resistant to treatment later on.

Specialists point out that this suspension does not work against viral illnesses such as flu or the common cold, and using it unnecessarily contributes to growing antibiotic resistance across the community. A doctor usually confirms a bacterial infection through examination or testing before starting the course.

Drug Class

• Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Amber Suspension 100mg / 5ml formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Amber Suspension 100mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Measure the dose using the measuring cup or spoon provided, not a regular household spoon.
• Give with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve before finishing the bottle.

Drug Interactions

• Carbamazepine: May increase carbamazepine levels in the blood.
• Warfarin: Can increase the blood thinning effect and raise bleeding risk.
• Probenecid: May raise cefixime levels in the blood.
• Oral contraceptives: May reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.

Risks and warnings

• Allergy: Avoid if your child has a known allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics.
• Diarrhea: May cause loose stools or, rarely, severe diarrhea that needs medical attention.
• Kidney function: Use with caution in children with kidney problems.
• Incomplete course: Stopping early can lead to antibiotic resistance and relapse of infection.

Amber Suspension Side Effects

• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Stomach pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Indigestion

Storage Conditions

• Store the dry powder below 30 degrees Celsius before mixing.
• Once mixed with water, keep the bottle in the refrigerator and use within 14 days.
• Shake well before each dose.
• Keep out of reach of children.