Suprax 100 mg/5 ml oral suspension

Suprax is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for oral use, supplied as granules that are reconstituted into a strawberry-flavoured suspension. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, otitis media, urinary tract infections and uncomplicated gonorrhea.

Composition:

Each 5 ml of reconstituted suspension contains:

• Active ingredient: cefixime trihydrate 111.9 mg (equivalent to 100 mg cefixime).

Inactive ingredients: xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, strawberry flavour, sucrose.

Properties:

Semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic of the third generation, for oral use with a broad spectrum of action. It is bactericidal, acting by inhibiting synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Cefixime is resistant to most beta-lactamases produced by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Indications:

Acute infections caused by susceptible microorganisms:

• Upper respiratory tract infections: otitis media and other upper respiratory infections, when resistance to common antibiotics is known or suspected, or treatment failure may carry significant risk.
• Lower respiratory tract infections: bronchitis.
• Urinary tract infections: cystitis, cystourethritis, uncomplicated pyelonephritis.
• Uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral).

Storage:

Store below 30°C in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children. After reconstitution, the suspension should be kept as directed on the leaflet (discard unused portion after 14 days, according to the US label).

Packaging:

Bottles of granules for preparing 30 ml or 60 ml of oral suspension after reconstitution, in a carton box with a leaflet.