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Parent Guide

Ceftibuten AdministrationSafe & Effective Dosing for Children

Ceftibuten’s once-daily suspension simplifies dosing, but the empty-stomach requirement is crucial for therapeutic levels.

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Available Forms & Concentrations

Oral suspension Form

Infants β‰₯6 months through adolescents

36 mg/mL

Advantages

  • Once-daily dosing
  • Strawberry flavor

Capsules Form

Adolescents and older children

Advantages

  • No refrigeration
  • Small once-daily pill

Step-by-Step Preparation

1

Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before dosing

Cool suspension tastes better and pours accurately.

2

Shake vigorously

Shake for 15 seconds to resuspend particles.

3

Measure with oral syringe

Use provided 5 mL syringe; rinse with water after use.

4

Administer on empty stomach

Wait 1 hour before food or 2 hours after eating to optimize absorption.

Safety & Storage Guidelines

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