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Icef (Cefixime) by LCI 100 mg/5 ml Powder for Paediatric Oral Suspension in tutti-frutti flavoured suspension 30ml approx (when reconstituted). Its ingredient, Cefixime, is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Package contains: Icef package contains a syrup bottle of 30ml approx (when reconstituted), a calibrated measuring cup, and a leaflet. It is also available as capsules & Granules for DS Oral Suspension.

Composition: Each 5ml contains: Icef

Cefixime as Trihydrate 100mg.

Product USP Specs.

Dosage: Recommended dosage for children is 8mg/kg/day administered as a single dose or in two divided doses, or as directed by the physician.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Absorption of ICEF is not significantly modified by the presence of food. The usual course of treatment is 5-14 days.

Adults and children over 12: The recommended adult dosage is 400mg daily, administered as a single dose.

Directions for preparation: For preparation, use the provided calibrated measuring cup. Add 17ml of boiled and cooled water to the contents in the bottle. Invert and shake to make approx. 30ml suspension, which should be used within one week.

Indications /Uses: ICEF is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by cefixime-susceptible microorganisms, including Streptococcus spp., Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria spp., Haemophilus spp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Proteus spp., Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and other susceptible organisms.

Infections:

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Infections of the upper and lower airways
  • Pulmonary infections of bacterial etiology
  • Pneumonia
  • Bronchitis (acute, chronic)
  • Bronchiectasis with infection
  • Secondary infections in chronic respiratory diseases.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Infections:

  • Otitis media
  • Sinusitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Laryngitis.

Gastrointestinal Infections:

  • Typhoid
  • URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS:
  • Infections of the kidneys and the efferent urinary tract
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
  • Complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, except for prostatitis
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Cystitis
  • Gonococcal urethritis
  • Uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral).

Biliary Tract Infections:

  • Infections of the biliary tract
  • Cholecystitis
  • Cholangitis.

Scarlet Fever:

Contraindications: Patients with known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Like other cephalosporins, ICEF is included in therapeutic category B of FDA for use in pregnancy. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

It is not known whether Cefixime is excreted in human milk. Consideration should be given to discontinuing nursing temporarily during treatment with this drug.

Adverse Reactions:

  • Anaphylactic reaction, including shock of the larynx with airway constriction, Fever, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Rash, Erythema (Erythema multiforme), Pruritus, Leukopenia, Eosinophilia, and thrombocytopenia.
  • Increases in GOT, GPT, and alkaline phosphatases.
  • Serious colitis (such as pseudomembranous colitis), Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Nausea.
  • Transient elevation in BUN or creatinine.
  • Headache, Dizziness.

Instructions: Store below 30°C. Shake well before use. Protect from moisture, excessive heat, sunlight, and freezing. Keep out of reach of children. For details, see the package insert. To be sold on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner only.

Manufactured & buy online:  Icef back

Icef Suspension (when reconstituted) is manufactured by: NovaMed Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.

It is the Link to the manufacturer: https://www.novamed

Icef is marketed by LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED.

It is the link to marketed company: https://luckycore.com

Buy online links: https://chemistdirect.pk

You can buy it from any nearby pharmacy.

 

By Ghayyur.

 

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