cefixime
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Yes
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| tablet | 750mg | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with cefixime, with dosing and administration details.
Uncomplicated Typhoid Disease
Chapter 12: Tropical Diseases
Indication
Uncomplicated Typhoid Disease
Adult Dose
750mg
Route
oral
Frequency
once daily
Duration
14days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V
Complicated Typhoid Disease
Chapter 12: Tropical Diseases
Indication
Complicated Typhoid Disease
Adult Dose
750mg
Route
oral
Frequency
once daily
Duration
14days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V
Urethral Discharge In Men
Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Indication
Urethral Discharge In Men
Adult Dose
400mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice a day
Duration
7 days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V
Urethral Discharge In Men
Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Indication
Urethral Discharge In Men
Adult Dose
100mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice daily
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Indication
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Adult Dose
400mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice a day
Duration
7 days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V