DESCRIPTION
Ceftibuten is a semisynthetic oral cephalosporin. It is stable in the presence of most plasmid mediated β-lactamases and is found highly effective against both gram (+ve) and gram (-ve) agents including S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis etc.
COMPOSITION
Logibac 400 mg Capsule: Each capsule contains Ceftibuten Dihydrate INN equivalent to Ceftibuten 400 mg.
Logibac 60 ml Powder for Suspension: When reconstituted each 5 ml suspension contains Ceftibuten Dihydrate INN equivalent to Ceftibuten 90 mg.
INDICATION
Ceftibuten (Logibac) is indicated for the treatment of individuals with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below:
• Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis: Due to Haemophilus influenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains), or Streptococcus pneumoniae (Penicillin – susceptible strains only).
• Acute Bacterial Otitis Media: Due to Haemophilus influenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains), or Streptococcus pyogenes.
• Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis: Due to Streptococcus pyogenes.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults: 400 mg once daily for 10 days.
Child: 6months & above
9mg/kg once daily for 10 days.
OR AS DIRECTED BY PHYSICIAN.