Secure Suspension 100mg/5ml

About Secure Suspension 100mg/5ml

Secure Suspension Uses

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Middle ear infections in children
• Urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Acute bronchitis and other mild to moderate respiratory tract infections

Secure Suspension Benefits

• A broad spectrum, third generation cephalosporin effective against many common bacteria
• A liquid dose form suited for children who cannot swallow tablets
• A once or twice daily dosing schedule that supports treatment completion

What Experts Say

Cefixime works by interfering with the construction of the bacterial cell wall, which weakens and eventually kills susceptible bacteria as they try to grow and divide. As a third generation cephalosporin, it covers a broad range of common respiratory, ear and urinary pathogens.

Doctors often prescribe cefixime suspension for children with ear, throat or urinary infections because of its convenient once or twice daily dosing and generally pleasant taste, which supports full course completion. It is not effective against viral infections like the common cold or seasonal flu.

Overuse of antibiotics like cefixime for viral illness has contributed to rising antibiotic resistance across Pakistan, making some infections harder to treat later. Parents should complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early, and avoid saving or reusing leftover antibiotics for future illnesses.

Drug Class

• Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Secure Suspension 100mg/5ml formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Secure Suspension 100mg/5ml?

• Shake the suspension well before every dose.
• Give the dose using the marked measuring cup or oral syringe provided.
• Complete the full course as prescribed, even if symptoms improve early.
• Give the medicine with food if stomach upset occurs.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: An increased bleeding tendency is possible when cefixime is combined with this blood thinner.
• Carbamazepine: Increased blood levels of carbamazepine have been reported with cefixime use.
• Oral Contraceptives: A theoretical reduction in contraceptive effectiveness is possible during antibiotic use, as with other antibiotics.

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin Allergy: A cross reaction is possible in people with a severe penicillin allergy, since cefixime belongs to a related antibiotic family.
• Kidney Impairment: A lower dose may be needed in children or adults with reduced kidney function.
• Diarrhea Risk: A disturbance of normal gut bacteria can cause diarrhea, including a rare but serious form linked to Clostridioides difficile.
• Incomplete Course: Stopping the antibiotic early increases the risk of treatment failure and antibiotic resistance.

Secure Suspension Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Skin rash
• Headache

Storage Conditions

• Store the dry powder at room temperature before reconstitution.
• Keep the reconstituted suspension in the refrigerator and discard any unused portion after 14 days.
• Keep out of reach of children.