Cefspan
Cefspan (Cefixime) is a third-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic capsule. It is used in the treatment of various categories of bacterial infections. It is a third-generation orally taken Cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefixime is itself an antibiotic medicine.
Package Contains: Each Cefspan package contains 5 capsules of 400mg & a leaflet. It is also available as a suspension (syrup) of 30ml.
Composition:
Cefspan is available in form of capsules with 20mg, 100mg, 200mg, and 400 mg of the dosage range.
Each 400 mg capsule contains 400 mg Cefixime.
The syrup form of this medicine is also available in the above dosage levels.
Dosage: Please see the directions circular. Consult the doctor or physician for the proper duration and time to take the capsules.
Uses/ Indications: Cefspan is indicated in the treatment of the following infections caused by the following micro-organisms susceptible to Cefspan.
- Throat infections and tonsillitis.
- Ear infections (otitis media).
- Sinus infections (sinusitis).
- Chest infections and bronchitis.
- Pneumonia.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Typhoid fever.
- Certain bacterial skin infections.
- Gonorrhea and some other bacterial infections.
Side Effects/ Adverse reactions: Anaphylactic reaction including shock, internal swelling of the larynx with airways constriction, fever, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Rash, Erythema (Erythema multiform), Pruritis, Leukopenia, Eosinophilia, Thrombocytopenia, increases in GOT, GPT, and alkaline phosphatase, Serious GI (such as pseudomembranous colitis), Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Nausea, Transient elevation in BUN or creatinine clearance, Headache, Dizziness.
Overdose: No specific antidote exists. General supportive measures are recommended.
Contraindications: Patients with known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics. Or any other components of the product.
Precautions: Store the medicine below 30 degrees Celsius and protect it from direct sunlight or any wet place. The capsule should be used only orally.
Manufacturer & Buy Online:
Cefspan capsules are manufactured by Barrett Hodgson Pakistan.
Visit the official website of Barrett Hodgson Pakistan for further details of the product.
You can buy it online at: https://www.dvago.pk,
Or you can buy it from any nearby pharmacy. It is currently (2026) available at the retail price of around 693 rupees.