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Cefixime
💊 Used for: UTIs, respiratory infections, otitis media
Formulation
Syrup
100mg/5ml
Dose Range
8–12 mg/kg
Max Daily
12 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 12 hours (twice daily)
Max Single
400 mg
⚠️ Age Restriction: Not recommended for children under 6 months (0 years) unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 100mg/5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 40–60 mg | 2.0–3.0 ml | ≤ 60 mg |
| 6 kg | 48–72 mg | 2.4–3.6 ml | ≤ 72 mg |
| 7 kg | 56–84 mg | 2.8–4.2 ml | ≤ 84 mg |
| 8 kg | 64–96 mg | 3.2–4.8 ml | ≤ 96 mg |
| 9 kg | 72–108 mg | 3.6–5.4 ml | ≤ 108 mg |
| 10 kg | 80–120 mg | 4.0–6.0 ml | ≤ 120 mg |
| 12 kg | 96–144 mg | 4.8–7.2 ml | ≤ 144 mg |
| 15 kg | 120–180 mg | 6.0–9.0 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 18 kg | 144–216 mg | 7.2–10.8 ml | ≤ 216 mg |
| 20 kg | 160–240 mg | 8.0–12.0 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 25 kg | 200–300 mg | 10.0–15.0 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 30 kg | 240–360 mg | 12.0–18.0 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor for allergic reactions
- •Complete full course
- •May cause diarrhea
Possible Side Effects
- •Diarrhea, loose stools
- •Nausea, abdominal discomfort
- •Skin rash
- •Headache
- •Elevated liver enzymes
- •Rare: anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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