Ceftibuten (Cedax)

Name Ceftibuten (Cedax)
Classification Third generation cephalosporin
AOM Dosage 9 mg/kg/day in a single dose
Preparations
90 mg and 180 mg/ 5 cc
400 mg capsule
Refrigeration Yes
Relative Cost Expensive
Side Effects Diarrhea < 4%
Comments
Reported to have good cherry flavor. Preparation is dye-free and thus potentially an advantage in the spills and stains department.


Send comments to Terry Leiker
Department of Nursing
College of Health and Life Sciences
Fort Hays State University
Revised October 2000