Ziprox (Cefixime Trihydrate USP) 100mg/5ml
Ziprox (Cefixime Trihydrate USP 100mg/5ml) is an oral third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic in suspension form, commonly prescribed for children. It is used to treat a range of bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms.
✅ Uses of Ziprox (Cefixime 100mg/5ml Suspension)
🫁 1. Respiratory Tract Infections
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Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis
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Acute bronchitis
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Pneumonia
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Sinusitis
🚽 2. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
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Effective against infections of the bladder and urinary tract, especially in pediatric patients.
🦠 3. Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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Used in acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae.
😷 4. Typhoid Fever (Enteric Fever)
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Often prescribed in endemic regions, especially for children.
🌡️ 5. Gonorrhea (Uncomplicated)
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Used in single-dose therapy (mostly in adults, but with pediatric forms if needed).
🔍 How It Works
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Cefixime interferes with the formation of bacterial cell walls, leading to the death of the bacteria.