Suprax
Formulated to alleviate susceptible bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target cell wall integrity.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefixime
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Suprax, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Suprax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Suprax details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Acute Otitis Media · Pharyngitis · Gonorrhoea
- Alternative names
- cefixime
- Therapeutic class
- Third-Generation Cephalosporin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Known off-label uses
- typhoid fever
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; vaginal thrush; headache
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Lupin
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Carbamazepine; Probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over six months, children, and adults.
Contraindications
severe hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; history of severe penicillin anaphylaxis
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate susceptible bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target cell wall integrity.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis in growing bacteria, leading to cellular lysis and structural pathogen death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety established. Deemed highly safe. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Suprax is the originator brand name, made by Lupin. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Lupin.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Cefixime is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.