Ceffest suspension 100mg / 5ml

About Ceffest suspension 100mg / 5ml

Ceffest suspension 100mg / 5ml Uses

• Ear infections in children
• Tonsillitis and throat infections
• Urinary tract infections in children
• Typhoid fever when a liquid form is easier to give

Ceffest suspension 100mg / 5ml formula

• Cefixime 100mg/5ml

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Ceffest suspension 100mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Use the marked oral syringe or measuring cup provided.
• Complete the full prescribed course.
• Give at the same times each day.

Drug Interactions

Tell the doctor about all other medicines your child is taking.

• Other antibiotics: May affect how well each medicine works.
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium: Can reduce cefixime absorption slightly.
• Blood thinning medicines: Effects may increase when combined with cefixime.

Risks and warnings

• Cephalosporin allergy: Avoid if your child is allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Penicillin allergy history: Tell the doctor about any known penicillin allergy.
• Kidney disease: Use with caution in children with kidney problems.
• Bloody diarrhea: Seek medical help if severe or bloody diarrhea develops.

Ceffest suspension 100mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Loss of appetite

Storage Conditions

Store the reconstituted suspension in the refrigerator and discard after 14 days. Keep out of reach of children.