Suprax

Cefixime

Suprax is a antibiotics medication containing Cefixime, available as 100/200mg tablets.

Category
Antibiotics
Active ingredient
Cefixime
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet, Film-coated tablet
Strengths
100/200mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

Prescription rules on Suprax vary by country.

Details

Therapeutic Class
Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Pharmacological Class
Cephalosporin
Minor Side Effects
diarrhoea, nausea
Moderate Side Effects
abdominal pain, dyspepsia
Dosage Forms
Tablet, Film-coated tablet
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Available without prescription
Originator
Astellas Pharma
Onset Time
1–4 hours
Duration
12–24 hours
Storage Instructions
Store in original packaging at room temperature.
Drug Interactions
warfarin, carbamazepine
Age Restrictions
Suitable for children and adults; dosage adjustments required for children.

What you will receive

Suprax is the originator brand name, made by Astellas Pharma. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Astellas Pharma and do not ship the original Suprax.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Cefixime) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.

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