Ceftas DS 200mg/5ml Suspension

About Ceftas DS 200mg/5ml Suspension

Uses

• Treats ear infections in children
• Treats throat and tonsil infections
• Treats urinary tract infections
• Treats bronchitis and chest infections
• Treats typhoid fever caused by susceptible bacteria

Benefits

• Once or twice daily dosing makes it easier for children to complete the course
• The sweet suspension form is easier to give to young kids than tablets
• Works against a wide range of common childhood bacterial infections

What Experts Say

Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe Ceftas DS for children with bacterial infections of the ear, throat, chest or urinary tract. Its active ingredient, cefixime, belongs to the cephalosporin family and works by stopping bacteria from building the protective wall they need to survive. Pediatricians favor this suspension because the sweet taste makes it easier for young children to take compared to tablets.

A full course usually lasts five to seven days, and skipping doses or stopping early is one of the main reasons resistant infections are becoming more common across Pakistani hospitals. Parents should follow the exact dose their child's weight requires, since giving too little can let bacteria survive and giving too much can raise the risk of side effects like diarrhea.

Most children tolerate this suspension well, though mild stomach upset is common in the first few days. A doctor's visit is needed if a child develops a severe rash, persistent vomiting, or watery diarrhea that does not settle, since these can signal an allergic reaction or a more serious gut infection.

Drug Class

• Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Ceftas DS 200mg/5ml Suspension formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Ceftas DS 200mg/5ml Suspension?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose to mix the suspension evenly.
• Measure the dose with the marked spoon or oral syringe that comes with the pack.
• Give the suspension with or without food, though food can reduce stomach upset.
• Complete the full course even if the child feels better after a few days.
• Space doses evenly through the day as advised by the pediatrician.

Drug Interactions

• Probenecid: This gout medicine can raise cefixime levels in the blood and increase side effect risk.
• Warfarin: Cefixime can increase the blood thinning effect and raise bleeding risk.
• Oral Typhoid Vaccine: This antibiotic can lower the vaccine's effectiveness, so spacing is needed.
• Other Antibiotics: Combining with certain antibiotics can affect how well each one works.

Risks and warnings

• Allergy Risk: Avoid this medicine if the child is allergic to cefixime or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Kidney Function: Children with kidney disease need a dose adjustment, so share their full medical history with the doctor.
• Diarrhea Risk: Severe or bloody diarrhea during or after treatment needs immediate medical attention.
• Penicillin Allergy: Cross reaction is possible in children who are allergic to penicillin, so caution is needed.

Ceftas DS Side Effects

• Loose motions or diarrhea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Nausea or vomiting
• Skin rash or itching
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Mild fever
• Dizziness in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the reconstituted suspension in the refrigerator and use within 14 days.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
• Keep out of reach of children.