Zemicef (Cefixime)


Brand Name: Zemicef

Generic Name: Cefixime

Manufacturer/Agent: Popular Pharma


Formulation: caps

Strength: 200mg

Pack size: 8

Trade Price: KES 340.00

Retail Price: @ KES 56.67


Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C16H15N5O7S2 = 453.5

Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Aerobic gram negative and streptococcal infections due to susceptible organisms; 400mg daily, with food.

Interactions: May increase effect of carbamazepine.

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. skin rash. rarely pseudomembranous colitis. urticaria. fever. gastro-intestinal upset. bronchospasm. hypotension. erythema multiforme. arthralgia. anaphylaxis.