| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEFIXIME (Paeds) (Suprax) Mechanism of action: Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic Ref: 6, 44 Last update: 2022-06-15 |
Tablet: 400 mg Oral liquid: 20 mg/mL |
Children: 8 mg/kg/dose PO given once daily or divided Q12H Max 400 mg/dayAdults: 400 mg PO daily or divided BID |
Incidence of diarrhea is up to 15% in children. Once daily dosing is recommended for treatment of UTI. Modify dose in renal failure. Standard Prescription: cefixime __mg PO Q__H (__mg/kg/24hr) |