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Cefixime Suprax® Pregnancy: B; Lactation: Unk
Tabs: 200 mg, 400 mg Caps: 400mg
Powder for Oral Suspension: 100, 200 & 500mg / 5mL Chew: 100, 200 mg |
Children ≥6 months and <12 years or <50 kg: 8 mg/kg/day PO once daily or 4 mg/kg/day PO two times daily (max 400 mg/day).
100 mg/5 mL 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) = 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) Q12H or 1 tsp (5 mL) daily 19 kg (42 lb) = 3/4 tsp Q12H or 11/2 tsp (7.5 mL) daily 25 kg (55 lb) = 1 tsp (5 mL) Q12H or 2 tsp (10 mL) daily 38 kg (77 lb) = 11/2 (7.5 mL) Q12H or 1 tbsp (15 mL) daily >50 kg (110 lb) = Use adult dose.
Children ≥50 kg or ≥12 years to Adult: 400 mg PO once daily or 200 mg PO twice daily.
Food: May be taken without regard to food. May take with food to reduce GI upset.
Important side effects: Nausea, vomiting, rash, diarrhea, elevated LFTs. Caution: Avoid use in patients with history of severe penicillin allergy. Use with caution in patients with history of seizures.
Reduce dose in renal disease: CrCl 21-60 mL/min administer 75% of usual dose. CrCl <20 mL/min administer 50% of usual dose. |
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