Cefacef Suspension 100mg / 5ml

About Cefacef Suspension 100mg / 5ml

Cefacef Suspension Uses

• Treats urinary tract infections
• Used for typhoid fever
• Treats respiratory tract infections
• Used for middle ear infections in children
• Treats throat and tonsil infections
• Used for bacterial infections of the skin and biliary tract

Cefacef Suspension Benefits

• Easy oral liquid form suited for children
• Once or twice daily dosing improves compliance
• Effective against many common gram-negative bacteria
• Widely used for typhoid fever in Pakistan

What Experts Say

Doctors across Pakistan prescribe cefixime suspension often, since typhoid fever and urinary infections remain common in children and adults. Its liquid form makes dosing easier for young children who cannot swallow tablets. It is also useful for chest infections and ear infections that do not respond to simpler antibiotics.

Cefixime works by stopping bacteria from building a stable cell wall, which causes the bacteria to die off. It reaches good levels in the urine, blood and gut lining, which is why it works well for typhoid and urinary infections.

Doctors confirm the diagnosis through blood or urine tests before starting this antibiotic, especially for typhoid fever. The full course is completed even after fever settles, since stopping early can allow the infection to return. Children are dosed carefully by body weight. This also lowers the risk of resistant bacteria developing.

Drug Class

• Third-generation oral cephalosporin

Cefacef Suspension 100mg / 5ml formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Cefacef Suspension 100mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose
• Measure the dose with the marked spoon or syringe provided
• Take with or without food as advised by the doctor
• Complete the full course even if fever or symptoms improve early
• Refrigerate after mixing if instructed by the pharmacist
• Discard any unused suspension after 14 days

Drug Interactions

• Carbamazepine: May increase blood levels of this anti-seizure medicine
• Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk when combined
• Probenecid: Raises blood levels of cefixime

Risks and warnings

• Allergy history: Avoid if you have had a reaction to penicillin or cephalosporins
• Kidney or liver disease: Dose may need adjustment
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Safety data is limited, use only if advised
• Diabetics: Some suspensions contain sugar, check with your pharmacist
• Driving or operating machinery: Avoid if dizziness occurs

Cefacef Suspension 100mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Bleeding gums (rare)
• Skin rash
• Headache

Storage Conditions

• Store the dry powder below 25°C before mixing
• Refrigerate the prepared suspension if advised by the pharmacist
• Shake well before each use
• Discard any leftover suspension after 14 days