Dosage of Ocefix This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). Dosage is strictly based on the child's weight and the type of infection.

• Standard Pediatric Dose: Usually 8mg per kg of body weight per day.
• Frequency: This can be given as a single daily dose or divided into two doses (every 12 hours).
• Measuring: Always use the oral syringe or measuring cup provided with the bottle.

Proper Administration

• Reconstitution: The pharmacist will usually mix the powder with the correct amount of water. If you are doing it at home, use only boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle.
• Shake Well: Vigorously shake the bottle before every use to ensure the medicine is not settled at the bottom.
• With or Without Food: Ocefix can be taken with or without food. Taking it with a meal may help if the child has a sensitive stomach.
• Complete the Course: Even if the child feels better after 48 hours, you must finish the entire duration prescribed by the doctor (usually 7 to 14 days).

How to Store and Dispose of Ocefix

• Storage (Dry Powder): Store at room temperature (below 30°C).
• Storage (Liquid): After mixing, store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C) or at room temperature if specified by the manufacturer.
• Shelf Life: Discard any unused suspension after 14 days.
• Disposal: Keep out of reach of children.

Quick Tips for Ocefix

• Probiotics: Antibiotics can sometimes cause "antibiotic-associated diarrhea." Giving your child yogurt or a pediatric probiotic can help maintain healthy gut flora.
• Hydration: Ensure the child drinks plenty of fluids while fighting an infection.
• Fever Management: If the child has a high fever, you can usually give Paracetamol alongside Ocefix, but consult your pharmacist first.

Safety and Precautions

Contraindications of Ocefix

• Cephalosporin Allergy: Do NOT use if the child has a known allergy to Cefixime or other cephalosporins (e.g., Cephalexin, Cefuroxime).
• Penicillin Sensitivity: Use with extreme caution if the child is severely allergic to Penicillin, as "cross-reactivity" can occur.

Side Effects of Ocefix

• Common: Diarrhea (usually mild), nausea, or abdominal pain.
• Less Common: Dizziness or a mild skin rash.
• Serious: Severe watery or bloody diarrhea (Colitis), or yellowing of the eyes/skin.
• Action: If the child develops hives, swelling of the face, or difficulty breathing, stop the medication and seek emergency medical care immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

• Kidney Function: Dosage may need adjustment if the child has known kidney impairment.
• Prolonged Use: Long-term use can result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms (like fungal infections/thrush).

• Strength: 100mg / 5ml.
• Manufacturer: Oceane (Ocefix).
• Form: Oral Suspension (Dry powder for reconstitution).
• Active Ingredient: Cefixime.