<p>The usual course of treatment is 7 days. This may be continued for up to 14 days depending on the severity of the infection.<br />
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<strong>Adult and children over 12 years</strong>: The recommended adult dose is 200-400 mg (1 to 2 capsules) daily, given either as a single dose or in two divided doses. For the treatment of uncomplicated cervical/urethral gonococcal infections, a single oral dose of Cefixime 400 mg is recommended.<br />
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<strong>Children (6 month or older)</strong>: Usually 8 mg/kg/day given as a single dose or in two divided doses or may be given as following</p>

<ul>
	<li>&frac12;-1 year: 75 mg daily.</li>
	<li>1-4 years: 100 mg daily.</li>
	<li>5-10 years: 200 mg daily.</li>
	<li>11-12 years: 300 mg daily</li>
	<li>In typhoid fever, dosage should be 10 mg/kg/day for 14 days.</li>
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<p><strong>Children (under 6 month)</strong>: The safety and efficacy of Cefixime has not been established in children aged less than 6 months.</p>