Meiact antibiotic is prescribed to treat infections caused by sensitive bacterial strains such as otitis media and sinusitis. Currently, Meiact is available in two main forms: Meiact 200mg tablets and Meiact fine granules in sachets containing 50mg of cefditoren pivoxil.
1. What is Meiact Antibiotic?
Meiact is the brand name for cefditoren pivoxil, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic indicated for treating infections caused by sensitive bacteria such as:
- Acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Mild to moderate community-acquired pneumonia
- Folliculitis, impetigo, furuncles, and wound infections
2. Safe Usage of Meiact Antibiotics
2.1. For Meiact Fine Granules 50 mg
The medication is typically used for children with a standard oral dose of 3mg (active)/kg, three times daily, after meals. However, patients may use doses up to 6 mg (active)/kg if necessary, but not exceeding 600mg (active) per day. To use, dissolve the contents of one sachet corresponding to one dose in a small amount of water. Use the medication solution immediately after preparation.
2.2. For Meiact 200mg Tablets
Patients should swallow the tablet whole with an adequate amount of water and should take it with meals. The dosage depends on the severity of the infection, patient condition, and bacterial strain:
For patients over 12 years and adults:
- Acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis, maxillary sinusitis: 200mg cefditoren every 12 hours for 10 days
- Severe acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 200mg cefditoren every 12 hours for 5 days
- Community-acquired pneumonia: for mild cases, 200mg cefditoren every 12 hours for 14 days; for moderate cases, 400mg cefditoren every 12 hours for 14 days
For special patient groups:
- Children under 12 years should use Meiact Fine Granules 50mg
- Dose adjustment for elderly patients is not necessary, except in cases of severe liver-kidney dysfunction
- For patients with renal impairment: patients with creatinine clearance 30-50 ml/min should not exceed 200mg cefditoren every 12 hours. For patients with severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance below 30 ml/min), a single dose of 200mg cefditoren once daily is recommended
- No dose adjustment needed for Child-Pugh A or B liver impairment patients
3. Contraindications for Meiact
Meiact antibiotic is contraindicated in the following cases:
- Patients who are hypersensitive to cefditoren or other cephalosporins, or any excipients.
- Patients with a history of moderate to severe hypersensitivity to penicillin or other beta-lactams
- Cases of primary carnitine deficiency (carnitine helps your body turn fat into energy).
4. Side Effects of Meiact Antibiotics
Some side effects of Meiact antibiotics include:
- Anaphylactic shock
- Fatigue, discomfort, wheezing, dizziness, tinnitus, or sweating
- Severe enteritis with bloody diarrhea, differential diagnosis with pseudomembranous colitis
- Interstitial pneumonia, PIE syndrome ( group of rare lung diseases)
- Severe renal dysfunction may lead to acute kidney injury
- Granulocytopenia (low white blood cells) or hemolytic anemia
- Vitamin K or B complex deficiency
Meiact antibiotic is prescribed for treating infections caused by sensitive bacteria. To avoid unwanted side effects, patients should follow their doctor's instructions precisely.
Currently, antibiotic abuse and indiscriminate use have increased the risk of side effects and antibiotic resistance. Therefore, patients should choose reputable medical facilities with good expertise for treatment and guidance on effective antibiotic use.
Vinmec International General Hospital is a trusted address for examination, treatment, and prevention of diseases. When undergoing examination at Vinmec, patients will be welcomed and have access to modern facilities and equipment along with perfect medical services under the guidance and consultation of skilled doctors trained both domestically and internationally.
When antibiotic treatment is needed for bacterial infections, Vinmec doctors will provide treatment protocols while advising and guiding patients on effective drug use, avoiding abuse and indiscriminate antibiotic use that can cause unwanted side effects such as antibiotic resistance.
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