Bestar Suspension 100mg / 5ml

About Bestar Suspension 100mg / 5ml

Bestar Suspension 100mg / 5ml Uses

• Respiratory and throat infections in children
• Urinary tract infections
• Ear infections such as otitis media
• Skin and soft tissue infections

Bestar Suspension 100mg / 5ml Benefits

• Liquid form suited for children who cannot swallow capsules
• Allows precise, weight based dosing
• Once or twice daily schedule
• Pleasant taste improves acceptance in children

What Experts Say

Cefixime suspension is a common choice for treating bacterial infections in children who cannot swallow capsules. Pediatricians in Pakistan prescribe it for ear, throat, urinary and chest infections. The liquid form allows precise, weight based dosing for younger patients.

Doctors recommend shaking the bottle well before every dose to ensure the medicine is evenly mixed. Giving it with a meal can reduce the mild stomach upset some children experience. Using the measuring spoon or syringe provided avoids under dosing or over dosing.

Pediatricians stress that the full course should be completed even after fever and other symptoms disappear. Partial courses are a leading cause of antibiotic resistance in common childhood infections. Parents should return for review if symptoms do not improve within two to three days.

Drug Class

• Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Bestar Suspension 100mg / 5ml formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Bestar Suspension 100mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before every use
• Measure the dose with the spoon or syringe provided
• Give at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed
• Complete the full course even after symptoms settle

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin And Other Anticoagulants: May increase the risk of bleeding
• Probenecid: Increases cefixime blood levels by slowing its elimination
• Oral Typhoid Vaccine: Antibiotics may reduce the vaccine's effectiveness
• Carbamazepine: Cefixime may raise carbamazepine blood levels

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin Or Cephalosporin Allergy: Avoid if there is a known allergy due to possible cross reaction
• Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed in children with reduced kidney function
• History Of Colitis: Use with caution, since antibiotics can trigger bowel inflammation
• Viral Infections: Not effective against colds, flu or other viral illness

Bestar Suspension 100mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Diarrhea and loose stools
• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea or vomiting
• Skin rash
• Rarely, a severe allergic reaction

Storage Conditions

• Store the dry powder below 25°C before mixing
• Once reconstituted, keep in the refrigerator
• Discard any unused suspension after 14 days
• Shake well before each use and keep out of reach of children