Gracefix

Philippines • Dexa Medica

Indication

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms, i.e.:

  • Urinary infections without complications caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.
  • Otitis media caused by Haemophilus influenzae (ß-lactamase positive and negative strains), Moraxella (Branhamella) Catarrhalis (most of which are ß-lactamase positive) and Streptococcus pyogenes.
  • Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
  • Acute Bronchitis and acute exacerbation of chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae (ß-lactamase positive and negative strains).

Composition

Cefixime 100 mg

Package

1 bottle of 60 ml

Dosage Forms

Dry Syrup

Flavour

Original

ATC Classification

J01D

Warning

Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Not Recommended
This item should not be used while operating heavy machinery.
Pregnancy
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use during pregnancy has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use during lactation has not been established. Please consult your doctor.

Dosage

Up to 18 Years

The usual daily dose for pediatric:
1.5-3 mg (0.075-0.15 ml of Gracefix dry syrup)/kg body weight given orally twice a day. Dosage should be adjusted according to the condition of the patients.

For severe infections:
The dosage may be increased up to 6 mg (0.3 ml of Gracefix dry syrup)/kg body weight given twice a day.

In pediatrics with otitis media, it is recommended to treat with Gracefix dry syrup.

Patients with Impaired Renal Function

Patients with impaired renal function need a dosage adjustment depending on the degree of renal impairment. Recommended dosage: 75% of the standard dosage (i.e. 300 mg a day) if creatinine clearance is between 21 and 60 ml/minute or for patients on renal hemodialysis and 50% of the standard dosage (i.e. 200 mg a day) if creatinine clearance is <20 ml/minute or for patients on continuous ambulatory dialysis.