HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use SUPRAX® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for SUPRAX®. SUPRAX® (cefixime) tablets, for oral use ...
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use SUPRAX® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for SUPRAX®.
SUPRAX® (cefixime) tablets, for oral use
SUPRAX® (cefixime) capsules, for oral use
SUPRAX® (cefixime) chewable tablets, for oral use
SUPRAX® (cefixime) for oral suspension
Initial U.S. Approval: 1986
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Warnings and Precautions, Risk in Patients with Phenylketonuria (5.6) 03/2017
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
SUPRAX (cefixime) is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months and older with the following infections:
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Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (1.1)
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Otitis Media (1.2)
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Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis (1.3)
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Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis (1.4)
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Uncomplicated Gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) (1.5)
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of SUPRAX and other antibacterial drugs, SUPRAX should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. (1.6)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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Adults: 400 mg daily (2.1)
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