Edicef 125 mg Suspension is for oral administration. It can be taken with or without food. Shake the bottle well before each use. Use the provided measuring device for accurate dosing.

Cefixime acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and bacterial death. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall.

• •Hypersensitivity to Cefixime or any other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• •History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin (e.g., anaphylaxis) due to potential cross-reactivity.

Store the unreconstituted powder below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Store the reconstituted suspension in the refrigerator (2-8°C) and discard after the expiry period.

In case of overdose, gastric lavage may be indicated. There is no specific antidote. Treatment is supportive and symptomatic. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis does not remove Cefixime from the body in significant quantities.

Pregnancy Category B. Animal reproduction studies have shown no evidence of harm to the fetus, but there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cefixime is excreted in small amounts in breast milk; caution is advised during breastfeeding.