Magnacef (Cefixime) is a semi-synthetic third generation cephalosporin which has a bactericidal action against most strains of organisms including penicillinase producing strains. Magnacef has an average peak plasma concentrations occurring within 4 hrs after oral administration with a half-life of 3-4 hrs.
Indications
Magnacef is indicated for the treatment of:
Dosage and Administration
Magnacef may be taken regardless to meals. Administration with food may decrease the rate of absorption.
As for all antibiotics Magnacef should be taken for full course treatment.
Adults and Children over 12 years (50 Kg body weight):200 mg every 12 hrs or 400 mg once daily.
Children 6 months of age -12 years: 4 mg/Kg of body weight every 12 hrs or 8 mg/Kg body weight once daily.
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