Zaxime 400 mg Dosage

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Dosage of Zaxime 400 mg in details

The dose of a drug and dosage of the drug are two different terminologies. Dose is defined as the quantity or amount of medicine given by the doctor or taken by the patient at a given period. Dosage is the regimen prescribed by the doctor about how many days and how many times per day the drug is to be taken in specified dose by the patient. The dose is expressed in mg for tablets or gm, micro gm sometimes, ml for syrups or drops for kids syrups. The dose is not fixed for a drug for all conditions, and it changes according to the condition or a disease. It also changes on the age of the patient.
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Adults

The recommended dose of Zaxime 400 mg is 400 mg daily. This may be given as a 400 mg tablet or capsule daily or the 400 mg tablet may be split and given as one half tablet every 12 hours. For the treatment of uncomplicated cervical/urethral gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of 400 mg is recommended. The capsule and tablet may be administered without regard to food.

In the treatment of infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes, a therapeutic dosage of Zaxime 400 mg should be administered for at least 10 days.

Pediatric Patients (6 months or older)

The recommended dose is 8 mg/kg/day of the suspension. This may be administered as a single daily dose or may be given in two divided doses, as 4 mg/kg every 12 hours.

Note: A suggested dose has been determined for each pediatric weight range. Refer to Table 1. Ensure all orders that specify a dose in milliliters include a concentration, because Zaxime 400 mg for oral suspension is available in three different concentrations (100 mg/5 mL, 200 mg/5 mL, and 500 mg/5 mL).

Table 1: Suggested doses for pediatric patients

PEDIATRIC DOSAGE CHART

Doses are suggested for each weight range and rounded for ease of administration

Zaxime 400 mg (Zaxime 400 mg) for

Oral Suspension

Zaxime 400 mg (Zaxime 400 mg) Chewable Tablet
100 mg/5 mL 200 mg/5 mL 500 mg/5 mL
Patient Weight (kg) Dose/Day (mg)- Dose/Day (mL) Dose/Day (mL) Dose/Day (mL) Dose
5 to 7.5* 50 2.5 -- -- --
7.6 to 10* 80 4 2 -- --
10.1 to 12.5 100 5 2.5 1 1 tablet of 100 mg
12.6 to 20.5 150 7.5 4 1.5 1 tablet of 150 mg
20.6 to 28 200 10 5 2 1 tablet of 200 mg
28.1 to 33 250 12.5 6 2.5 1 tablet of 100 mg and 1 tablet of 150 mg
33.1 to 40 300 15 7.5 3 2 tablets of 150 mg
40.1to 45 350 17.5 9 3.5 1 tablet of 150 mg and 1 tablet of 200 mg
45.1 or greater 400 20 10 4 2 tablets of 200 mg
* The preferred concentrations of oral suspension to use are 100 mg/5 mL or 200 mg/5 mL for pediatric patients in these weight ranges.

Children weighing more than 45 kg or older than 12 years should be treated with the recommended adult dose. Zaxime 400 mg (Zaxime 400 mg) Chewable Tablets must be chewed or crushed before swallowing.

Otitis media should be treated with the chewable tablets or suspension. Clinical trials of otitis media were conducted with the chewable tablets or suspension, and the chewable tablets or suspension results in higher peak blood levels than the tablet when administered at the same dose. Therefore, the tablet or capsule should not be substituted for the chewable tablets or suspension in the treatment of otitis media.

In the treatment of infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes, a therapeutic dosage of Zaxime 400 mg should be administered for at least 10 days.

Renal Impairment

Zaxime 400 mg may be administered in the presence of impaired renal function. Normal dose and schedule may be employed in patients with creatinine clearances of 60 mL/min or greater. Refer to Table 2 for dose adjustments for adults with renal impairment. Neither hemodialysis nor peritoneal dialysis removes significant amounts of drug from the body.

Table 2: Doses for Adults with Renal Impairment

Renal Dysfunction Zaxime 400 mg (Zaxime 400 mg) for

Oral Suspension

Tablet Chewable Tablet
Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) 100 mg/5 mL 200 mg/5 mL 500 mg/5 mL 400 mg 200 mg
Dose/Day (mL) Dose/Day (mL) Dose/Day (mL) Dose/Day Dose/Day
60 or greater Normal dose Normal dose Normal dose Normal dose Normal dose
21 to 59 * OR renal hemodialysis* 13 6.5 2.6 Not Appropriate Not Appropriate
20 or less OR continuous peritoneal dialysis 8.6 4.4 1.8 0.5 tablet 1 tablet
* The preferred concentrations of oral suspension to use are 200 mg/5 mL or 500 mg/5 mL for patients with this renal dysfunction

Reconstitution Directions For

Oral Suspension

Strength Bottle Size Reconstitution Directions
100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/5 mL 100 mL To reconstitute, suspend with 68 mL water. Method: Tap the bottle several times to loosen powder contents prior to reconstitution. Add approximately half the total amount of water for reconstitution and shake well. Add the remainder of water and shake well.
100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/5 mL 75 mL To reconstitute, suspend with 51 mL water. Method: Tap the bottle several times to loosen powder contents prior to reconstitution. Add approximately half the total amount of water for reconstitution and shake well. Add the remainder of water and shake well.
100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/5 mL 50 mL To reconstitute, suspend with 34 mL water. Method: Tap the bottle several times to loosen powder contents prior to reconstitution. Add approximately half the total amount of water for reconstitution and shake well. Add the remainder of water and shake well.
200 mg/5 mL 37.5 mL To reconstitute, suspend with 26 mL water. Method: Tap the bottle several times to loosen powder contents prior to reconstitution. Add approximately half the total amount of water for reconstitution and shake well. Add the remainder of water and shake well.
200 mg/5 mL 25 mL To reconstitute, suspend with 17 mL water. Method: Tap the bottle several times to loosen powder contents prior to reconstitution. Add approximately half the total amount of water for reconstitution and shake well. Add the remainder of water and shake well.
500 mg/5 mL 20 mL To reconstitute, suspend with 14 mL water. Method: Tap the bottle several times to loosen powder contents prior to reconstitution. Add approximately half the total amount of water for reconstitution and shake well. Add the remainder of water and shake well.
500 mg/5 mL 10 mL To reconstitute, suspend with 8 mL water. Method: Tap the bottle several times to loosen powder contents prior to reconstitution. Add approximately half the total amount of water for reconstitution and shake well. Add the remainder of water and shake well.

After reconstitution, the suspension may be kept for 14 days either at room temperature, or under refrigeration, without significant loss of potency. Keep tightly closed. Shake well before using. Discard unused portion after 14 days.

How supplied

Dosage Forms And Strengths

Zaxime 400 mg is available for oral administration in the following dosage forms and strengths:

Storage And Handling

Zaxime 400 mg® is available for oral administration in following dosage forms, strengths and packages listed in the table below:

Dosage Form Strength Description Package Size NDC Code Storage
Zaxime 400 mg® (Zaxime 400 mg) Tablets USP 400 mg White to off-white, film-coated, capsule shaped tablets with beveled edges and a divided score line on each side, debossed with “Zaxime 400 mg” across one side and “LUPIN” across other side, containing 400 mg of Zaxime 400 mg as the trihydrate. Bottles of 10 tablets 27437-201-10 Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).
Bottle of 50 tablets 27437-201-08
Bottle of 100 tablets 27437-201-01
Zaxime 400 mg® (Zaxime 400 mg) Capsules 400 mg Size “00EL” capsules with pink opaque cap and pink opaque body, imprinted with “LU” on cap and “U43” on body in black ink, containing white to yellowish white granular powder containing 400 mg of Zaxime 400 mg as the trihydrate. Bottle of 50 capsules 27437-208-08 Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).
Unit Dose Package of 10 (1 blister of 10 capsules) 27437-208-11
Zaxime 400 mg® (Zaxime 400 mg) Chewable Tablets 100 mg Pink, round tablet, debossed with “Zaxime 400 mg 100” on one side and “LUPIN” on other side. Bottles of 10 tablets 27437-203-10 Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).
Bottle of 50 tablets 27437-203-08
Unit Dose Package of 10 (1 blister of 10 tablets) 27437-203-11
150 mg Pink, round tablet, debossed with “Zaxime 400 mg 150” on one side and “LUPIN” on other side. Bottles of 10 tablets 27437-204-10
Bottle of 50 tablets 27437-204-08
Unit Dose Package of 10 (1 blister of 10 tablets) 27437-204-11
200 mg Pink, round tablet, debossed with “Zaxime 400 mg 200” on one side and “LUPIN” on other side. Bottles of 10 tablets 27437-205-10
Bottle of 50 tablets 27437-205-08
Unit Dose Package of 10 (1 blister of 10 tablets) 27437-205-11
Zaxime 400 mg® (Zaxime 400 mg) for

Oral Suspension USP

100 mg/5 mL Off-white to pale yellow colored powder. After reconstituted as directed, each 5 mL of reconstituted suspension contains 100 mg of Zaxime 400 mg as the trihydrate. Bottle of 50 mL 68180-202-03 Prior to reconstitution: Store drug powder at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). After reconstitution: Store at room temperature or under refrigeration. Keep tightly closed.
Bottle of 75 mL 68180-202-02
Bottle of 100 mL 68180-202-01
200 mg/5 mL Off-white to pale yellow colored powder. After reconstituted as directed, each 5 mL of reconstituted suspension contains 200 mg of Zaxime 400 mg as the trihydrate. Bottle of 25 mL 27437-206-05
Bottle of 37.5 mL 27437-206-06
Bottle of 50 mL 27437-206-03
Bottle of 75 mL 27437-206-02
Bottle of 100 mL 27437-206-01
500 mg/5 mL Off white to cream colored powder forming off-white to pale yellow suspension with characteristic fruity odor on constitution. After reconstituted as directed, each mL of reconstituted suspension contains 100 mg of Zaxime 400 mg as the trihydrate. Bottle of 10 mL 27437-207-02
Bottle of 20 mL 27437-207-03

Manufactured for: Lupin Pharma Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States. Manufactured by:Lupin Limited Mandideep 462 046 India. Revised: January 2016

What other drugs will affect Zaxime 400 mg?

There may be other drugs that can interact with Zaxime 400 mg. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start taking a new medication without telling your doctor.

Zaxime 400 mg interactions

Interactions are the effects that happen when the drug is taken along with the food or when taken with other medications. Suppose if you are taking a drug Zaxime 400 mg, it may have interactions with specific foods and specific medications. It will not interact with all foods and medications. The interactions vary from drug to drug. You need to be aware of interactions of the medicine you take. Most medications may interact with alcohol, tobacco, so be cautious.
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Carbamazepine: Elevated carbamazepine levels have been reported when administered concomitantly with Zaxime 400 mg. Drug monitoring when these drugs are given together is advised.

Chloramphenicol: In vitro and in vivo antagonism have been noted between cephalosporins and chloramphenicol against a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria; therefore, it is recommended that combined therapy with chloramphenicol and a cephalosporin be avoided, particularly when bactericidal activity is considered important.

Nifedipine: Concomitant administration of Zaxime 400 mg and nifedipine increases oral bioavailability of Zaxime 400 mg as a result of higher Cmax and AUC.

Probenecid: Concomitant administration of probenecid reportedly increases Cmax and AUC of Zaxime 400 mg and decreases renal clearance and volume of distribution of the drug.

Salicylates: Concomitant administration of 650 mg oral dose of aspirin and a 400 mg oral dose of Zaxime 400 mg in healthy adult men may result in a 20-25% decrease in Cmax and AUC of Zaxime 400 mg but did not affect protein-binding, serum t½ or renal clearance. This effect may not be clinically important since serum concentrations of Zaxime 400 mg remained higher than the MIC values reported for most susceptible organisms. However, some clinicians state that this effect may be clinically important in certain infections.

Warfarin and other Anticoagulants: Increased prothrombin time, with or without clinical bleeding, has been reported when Zaxime 400 mg is given concomitantly.

Interference with Laboratory Tests: Nitroprusside Test: A false-positive reaction for ketones in the urine may occur with tests using nitroprusside but not with those using nitroferricyanide.

Coombs' Test: A false-positive Coombs' test has been reported during treatment with other cephalosporin antibiotics; therefore, it should be recognized that a positive Coombs' test may be due to the drug, eg, Coombs' testing of newborns whose mothers have received cephalosporin antibiotics before parturition or in hematologic studies or in transfusion cross-matching procedures when antiglobulin tests are performed.

Clinitest, Benedict's Solution, Fehling's Solution: A false-positive reaction for glucose in the urine using Clinitest, Benedict's solution, or Fehling's solution may result when done during therapy with Zaxime 400 mg. It is recommended that other tests based on enzymatic glucose oxidase reactions (eg, Clinistix) be used.


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User reports

3 consumers reported frequency of use

How frequently do I need to take Zaxime 400 mg?
It was reported by ndrugs.com website users that Zaxime 400 mg should ideally be taken Once in a day as the most common frequency of the Zaxime 400 mg. You should you adhere strictly to the instructions and guidelines provided by your doctor on how frequently this Zaxime 400 mg should be taken. Get another patient's view on how frequent the capsule should be used by clicking here.
Users%
Once in a day2
66.7%
Twice in a day1
33.3%


3 consumers reported doses

What doses of Zaxime 400 mg drug you have used?
The drug can be in various doses. Most anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive drugs, pain killers, or antibiotics are in different low and high doses and prescribed by the doctors depending on the severity and demand of the condition suffered by the patient. In our reports, ndrugs.com website users used these doses of Zaxime 400 mg drug in following percentages. Very few drugs come in a fixed dose or a single dose. Common conditions, like fever, have almost the same doses, e.g., [acetaminophen, 500mg] of drug used by the patient, even though it is available in various doses.
Users%
1-5mg1
33.3%
501mg-1g1
33.3%
201-500mg1
33.3%


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