Ocefix 200 mg tabl. #10
Manufacturer: Vapi Care Pharma, India
Composition: cefixime 200.0 mg
What is Ocefix and what conditions is it used to treat?
Ocefix is Cefixime, a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats bacterial infections like UTIs, ear infections, bronchitis, and gonorrhea.
How is Ocefix 200 mg tablet administered?
The adult dose is 400 mg daily, either one 400 mg tablet or two 200 mg tablets every 12 hours. 400 mg is typical for gonorrhea.
What is the composition of Ocefix 200 mg tablet?
Each tablet contains Cefixime USP as Trihydrate equivalent to 200 mg of anhydrous Cefixime.
How does Ocefix work against bacteria?
It inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death. It's effective against some bacteria resistant to penicillins.
What are the different available forms of Ocefix?
200 mg and 400 mg film-coated tablets, 100 mg dispersible tablets, and a powder for 100 mg/5 ml oral suspension.
How is Ocefix absorbed, and does food affect its absorption?
Absorption is 40-50%, regardless of food. Food delays time to peak absorption.
What bacteria are known to be resistant to Cefixime?
Pseudomonas, Group D Streptococci, Listeria, most Staphylococci, most Enterobacter, most Bacteroides fragilis, and Clostridia.
What is the half-life of Cefixime, and how is it eliminated from the body?
50% is excreted in urine within 24 hours. Some is in bile. Half-life is longer with impaired kidney function. Dialysis doesn't remove it effectively.
Should cultures and susceptibility tests be performed before starting Ocefix?
Ideally, yes. But treatment can start empirically in urgent situations.
What are the peak serum concentrations of Cefixime?
Peak serum concentrations occur 2-6 hours after a 400 mg dose and 2-5 hours after a 200 mg suspension dose.
What is the price of Ocefix 200 mg tabl. #10?
The price of Ocefix 200 mg tabl. #10 is ₦ 3478.75, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application