Cefiget Ds 30ml Suspension 200mg/5ml

Requires Prescription:
Yes
💡 Generic Name:
Cefixime

🧴 Used For:
Treatment of bacterial infections, including:
 Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
 Otitis media (middle ear infections)
 Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
 Acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
 Uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral)
⚙️ How It Works:
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
It kills bacteria by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) within the bacterial cell wall,
disrupting cell wall synthesis and leading to bacterial cell death.
📋 Cefiget DS Usage and Safety
✅ Dosage:
Active Ingredient: Cefixime
 Dosage depends on age, weight, and infection severity
 Typically administered once or twice daily, as advised by a physician
⚠️ Side Effects:
Common:
 Diarrhea (may require discontinuation if severe)
 Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
 Dyspepsia, headache, dizziness
Rare / Serious:
 Seizures
 Elevated liver enzymes (transaminases, alkaline phosphatase)
 Jaundice
 Raised serum amylase
 Color changes in stool
🔄 Drug Interactions:
 Anticoagulants (e.g., Warfarin) – increased risk of bleeding
 Carbamazepine – potential increase in drug levels
 Probenecid – inhibits renal excretion of cefixime, increasing its levels
🚫 When Not to Use:
Avoid use in:
 Hypersensitivity to cefixime or any formulation components
 Allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
🔹 Precaution:
Use with caution in patients with a penicillin allergy due to possible cross-reactivity between
penicillins and cephalosporins.
🔸 Warnings:
1. Renal Impairment:
 Adjust dose in patients with significantly reduced kidney function
2. C. difficile Risk:
 Broad-spectrum antibiotics can alter colon flora, leading to C. difficile overgrowth and
diarrhea
3. GI History:
 Use cautiously in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis
📦 Additional Information
🤰 Pregnancy Category:
 Consult your physician before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding
🧴 Storage (YES/NO):
Yes
 Store at room temperature before reconstitution
 Once reconstituted (mixed), refrigerate and use within the advised duration (typically 7–
14 days)
 Keep away from direct light and heat