Cefixime Dose Calculator
for Children
Calculate paediatric cefixime 100 mg/5 mL using dosing from a Malaysian NPRA-registered product insert.
Cefixime 100 mg/5 mL
Under 6 months
The Malaysian Ixime product insert states that safety and effectiveness of cefixime in children aged below 6 months have not been determined.
Older than 12 years or over 50 kg
The Malaysian product insert states that children weighing more than 50 kg or older than 12 years should be treated with the recommended adult dose.
Cefixime paediatric dosing
Malaysian Ixime 100 mg/5 mL product insert.
| Situation | Dose | Frequency | Duration / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| General paediatric suspension dosing | 8 mg/kg/day |
OD or 4 mg/kg q12h |
Children 6 months–12 years and ≤50 kg |
| Uncomplicated MDR / quinolone-resistant typhoid fever | 20 mg/kg/day | BD | 7 days |
| Streptococcus pyogenes infection | Therapeutic cefixime dose | — | At least 10 days |
The calculator above uses only the general 8 mg/kg/day regimen. The typhoid-specific 20 mg/kg/day regimen is deliberately kept separate.
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Cefixime paediatric-dose FAQ
What is the usual paediatric cefixime suspension dose?
The Malaysian Ixime product insert gives 8 mg/kg/day, either as a single daily dose or as 4 mg/kg every 12 hours.
How much is 8 mg/kg with cefixime 100 mg/5 mL?
Cefixime 100 mg/5 mL contains 20 mg/mL, so 8 mg/kg/day corresponds to 0.4 mL/kg/day.
Can cefixime be used below 6 months?
The cited Malaysian product insert states that safety and effectiveness in children aged below 6 months have not been determined.
What happens above 50 kg or above age 12 years?
The product insert states that children weighing more than 50 kg or older than 12 years should be treated with the recommended adult dose.
Is the cefixime dose different for resistant typhoid fever?
Yes. The cited product insert gives 20 mg/kg/day in BID divided doses for 7 days for uncomplicated multidrug-resistant and quinolone-resistant typhoid fever. That indication-specific regimen is not automated by the general calculator above.
Clinical references
- NPRA QUEST3+ — Ixime Suspension 100 mg/5 mL — current Malaysian product registration listing, MAL08051746AZ.
For healthcare professionals. This calculator reproduces the general paediatric suspension regimen from the cited Malaysian product insert. It does not determine whether cefixime is the preferred antimicrobial for a particular infection.