Suprax
Intended to mitigate bacterial susceptibility to support immune response.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefixime
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mg
Suprax details
- Conditions
- Otitis Media · Pharyngitis · Tonsillitis · Bronchitis · Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
- Therapeutic class
- Cephalosporin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Cephalosporin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Intended to mitigate bacterial susceptibility to support immune response.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for signs of superinfection; use caution in patients with history of gastrointestinal disease
Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Suprax is a third-generation cephalosporin that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, ultimately resulting in bacterial cell lysis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Caution advised; consult physician.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Suprax
Suprax is a brand of Cefixime, a medication used to treat bacterial infections including Otitis Media, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis. Produced by Astellas Pharma, the product is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 100mg and 200mg.
Suprax availability in Asia
Suprax is registered across 14 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic Cefixime, much of it made in India, is often more affordable and provides an accessible option for expats and residents in areas where specific medicines may be difficult to source. This medication is best used under the care of a doctor to address bacterial infections.