Daewoong Cefixime Capsule 100 mg (Cefixime Hydrate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 50～100mg (potency) of cefixime orally twice daily. For severe infections or an insufficient response, administer 200mg (potency) per dose twice daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate 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 an insufficient response, administer 200mg (potency) per dose twice daily.

This medication should not be used by patients who have previously experienced severe allergic reactions or shock due to this drug. Patients who are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics should not take this medication. Because this drug contains lactose, it should not be administered to patients who are genetically intolerant to lactose or have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or similar drugs in the past should use it cautiously. Patients with penicillin allergies should also exercise caution. Caution should be taken when used in patients with bronchial asthma or those with a predisposition to allergic symptoms such as skin rash and hives. Patients with very poor kidney function may have prolonged concentrations of this drug in the body, requiring careful dose adjustment and dosing intervals. Patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets or are receiving nutrition through non-oral means, elderly patients, and those with poor overall health should be closely monitored for vitamin K deficiency symptoms. This medication contains dye No. 5, so individuals allergic to this ingredient should exercise caution. This drug may rarely cause severe allergic reactions or shock, respiratory distress, skin rashes, severe diarrhea, and other side effects, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, it should be discontinued immediately and medical attention should be sought. Various side effects such as liver dysfunction, renal impairment, blood abnormalities, and central nervous system disorders have been reported, so it is important to monitor one’s health closely. When taking this medication, it is advisable to use it only for the necessary duration to prevent the development of resistant bacteria. Before taking, it is important to thoroughly check allergy history and health status. In patients with impaired kidney function, seizures may occur, and dose adjustment is necessary; if seizures occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This drug may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin, so caution is required. Additionally, concomitant use with carbamazepine may increase plasma concentrations, and care should be taken with other nephrotoxic medications regarding renal function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment are deemed to outweigh the risks. During breastfeeding, it is advisable to avoid nursing while taking this medication. The safety of this medication has not been established for newborns or infants under 6 months of age, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may experience more pronounced side effects due to decreased physical function, so dosing and frequency should be adjusted and used cautiously. This medication may affect some clinical test results, so it is important to inform healthcare providers about its use when undergoing tests.

• shock
• malaise
• oral dysgeusia
• wheezing
• dizziness
• feces
• tinnitus
• sweating
• anaphylactic symptoms
• shortness of breath

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and should be kept at a safe room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A light orange hard capsule containing crystalline powder that is white to pale yellow.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle