Mothers Sephexim Capsule (Sephexim Hydrate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 50～100mg (potency) of cefixime orally twice daily. For severe infections or when the effect is insufficient, administer 200mg (potency) twice daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children weighing 30 Kg or more: Administer 50～100mg (potency) of cefixime orally twice daily. For severe infections or when the effect is insufficient, administer 200mg (potency) twice daily.

This medication must not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who have experienced severe allergic reactions or shock due to this medication, those allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics, and patients with a genetic disorder that prevents them from digesting lactose should not take this medication. Additionally, there are patients who need to use this medication cautiously. This includes patients who have shown allergic reactions to this or similar antibiotics in the past, those allergic to penicillin antibiotics, patients with a family history of asthma or skin allergic symptoms, patients with severe renal impairment, those who have difficulty with oral intake, the elderly, and patients who are allergic to specific colorants contained in this medication should use it with caution. During the use of this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, so careful observation is necessary. Rarely, serious allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, skin rash, severe diarrhea, breathing difficulties, blood abnormalities, or liver and kidney dysfunction may occur. If any of these symptoms occur, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication should only be used for the required duration to prevent antibiotic resistance and a thorough verification of the allergy history should be performed prior to administration. Additionally, patients with impaired renal function may require dosage adjustments and should be monitored carefully due to the risk of seizures. This medication can interact with other drugs; thus, caution is needed when taken with anticoagulants like warfarin or drugs that may affect renal function. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medication cautiously, as its safety has not been established, and nursing should be avoided if possible. Young children, especially infants under 6 months, should use this medication with caution as its safety has not been confirmed. The elderly are more likely to experience adverse reactions due to declining bodily functions, so dosage and administration intervals should be adjusted, and their condition should be closely monitored. This medication may affect the results of certain clinical tests, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals of its use during testing. Finally, this medication should not be stored in a mixture with milk or juice for a suspension, and should not be kept for more than 2 weeks after preparation.

• Shock
• malaise
• oral dysesthesia
• wheezing
• dizziness
• bowel movement issues
• tinnitus
• sweating
• anaphylactic symptoms
• dyspnea

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be well-maintained.

Appearance

A hard capsule with an upper and lower light orange color containing a crystalline powder that is white to light yellow.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle