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OVERDOSE

Gastric lavage may be indicated; otherwise, no specific antidote exists. Cefixime is not removed in significant quantities from the circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Adverse reactions in small numbers of healthy adult volunteers receiving single doses up to 2 g of cefixime did not differ from the profile seen in patients treated at the recommended doses.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Suprax is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Brand Name: Suprax
Generic Name: Cefixime
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