Refix Dosage/Direction for Use

Capsule: Cefixime may be given without regard to meals. (See Tables 1 & 2).

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Dosage in Adults with Renal Impairment: Adult patients whose creatinine clearance is between 20 and 40 mL/min should be given 75% of the standard dosage (i.e., 300 mg/day at the usual dosing interval). Patients whose creatinine clearance is less than 20 mL/min and those patients who are maintained on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis should be given 50% of the standard dosage (i.e., 200 mg/day at the usual dosing interval).
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day.
Usual Duration of Treatment: Most infections: 7 to 14 days.
Infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes: at least 10 days.
Or, as prescribed by a physician.
Granules for oral suspension: Children over 6 months and under 50 kg may be given 8 mg/kg daily, as a single dose or in two divided doses. Or as prescribed by the physician.
Direction for Reconstitution: To make 60 mL reconstituted suspension, add approximately 40 mL of water. Shake well until the powder are evenly suspended. The suspension is stable for 7 days at temperatures not exceeding 30°C and 14 days under refrigeration (2-8°C).