Sezda 30ml Dry Syrup
| Cefixime (as Trihydrate) eq. to Cefixime Anhydrous | 100 mg |
| Dosage Form | Dry Syrup (Oral Suspension) |
| Flavour | Mango |
| Reconstituted Volume | 30 ml |
| Pack Size | 12 g / 30 ml |
Recommended Usage:
For paediatric use only. Use only as directed by the physician.
Administration:
Reconstitute with the specified amount of water up to the mark on the bottle. Shake well before each use and measure accurately using the supplied measuring cup.
Pack Information
Sezda Dry Syrup is supplied as a 12 g powder that provides 30 ml of oral suspension on reconstitution, with a pleasant mango flavour.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a cool dry place.
Protect from light and moisture.
Keep bottle tightly closed after use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Discard any unused reconstituted suspension after the period specified on the label.
Sezda Cefixime Dry Syrup
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Cefixime provides broader gram-negative spectrum coverage than Cefpodoxime, supporting confident use as an empirical antibiotic of choice.
- Ideal for IV to oral switch therapy, allowing a smooth transition from injectable treatment to convenient oral therapy.
- Demonstrates high efficacy in urinary tract infections, with reported efficacy of 93.85%, covering cystitis and cystourethritis.
- Shows excellent efficacy with a cure rate of 100% in enteric fever (typhoid).
- Manufactured under stringent quality control and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, ensuring purity, consistency and safety in every batch.
Questions About Sezda Cefixime Dry Syrup
What is Sezda Dry Syrup?
Sezda Dry Syrup is a paediatric oral suspension of Cefixime, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, supplied as a reconstitutable powder for treating susceptible bacterial infections.
What is Sezda used for?
Sezda is used for urinary tract infections, enteric fever (typhoid), uncomplicated gonorrhea and uncomplicated pyelonephritis, and is often used as an empirical antibiotic of choice.
How does Cefixime work?
Cefixime works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, which leads to the destruction of susceptible bacteria.
Is Sezda effective in urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Yes. Sezda has shown high efficacy in UTI, with a reported efficacy of 93.85%, covering common presentations such as cystitis and cystourethritis.
Can Sezda be used in typhoid (enteric fever)?
Yes. Sezda has demonstrated excellent efficacy with a cure rate of 100% in enteric fever (typhoid).
Is Sezda suitable for UTI during pregnancy?
Sezda falls under Pregnancy Category B. Since UTI is among the most common bacterial infections in pregnancy and can lead to serious obstetric complications if untreated, Sezda may be considered at any stage of gestation under a physician's guidance.
Can Sezda be used for uncomplicated gonorrhea?
Yes. Sezda is indicated for uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervical or urethral region, as prescribed by the physician.
Is Sezda useful in pyelonephritis?
Yes. Sezda is indicated for uncomplicated pyelonephritis as part of appropriate antibiotic therapy.
What does "IV to oral switch therapy" mean?
It refers to moving a patient from injectable antibiotic treatment to an oral antibiotic like Sezda once their condition stabilizes, continuing effective therapy in a more convenient oral form.
How does Sezda compare with Cefpodoxime?
Cefixime in Sezda offers a broader gram-negative spectrum of coverage compared to Cefpodoxime, supporting its use as an empirical choice for several infections.
What flavour does Sezda have?
Sezda Dry Syrup comes in a pleasant mango flavour, making it easier to administer to children.
How should Sezda Dry Syrup be prepared and taken?
Reconstitute the dry syrup with the specified amount of water up to the mark on the bottle, shake well before each use, and administer using the measuring cup provided, exactly as directed by the physician.
What is the pack size of Sezda?
Sezda Dry Syrup is supplied as a 12 g powder that, on reconstitution, provides a 30 ml oral suspension containing Cefixime 100 mg per 5 ml.
How should Sezda be stored?
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children. Discard any unused reconstituted suspension after the period specified on the label.
