Cefixime
Type of Drug:
Semi Synthetic Cephalosporin Derivate
Therapeutic Action and Use:
Broad Spectrum Antibiotic / Antibacterial.
Preparations:
Cefixime Capsules,
Cefixime Oral Suspension
Product Chemistry
Common Name:
Cefixime
Chemical Name:
(6R,7R)-7-[[(Z)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-[ (carboxymethoxy)imino]acetyl]amino]-3-ethenyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate
Molecular Weight:
507.5
Molecular Formula:
C16H15N5O7S2,3H2O
Chemical Serail No:
(CAS No.): 79350-37-1
Packing:
25Kg in double polythene bags in corrugated container
Storage:
Store below 25°C. Protect from light and moisture.
Shelf Life:
36 months
Related Substances:
i- Individual impurity:
Not more than 0.5 %
ii- Total Impurities:
Not more than 3.0 %
Contents:
* Cefaclor(HPLC):
95 to 101 % w/w
Bulk Density(tapped):
i- Compacted:
Not less than 0.70g/ml
ii- Powder:
Not less than 0.40g/ml
*(Based on anhydrous substances)
Pharmacopeial Quality:
USP, BP, EP
SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance:
A white or almost white granules/powder.
Odor:
Characteristic
* Optical Rotation:
-75° to -78°
Water Contents:
9.0 - 12.0 % w/w.
pH Value:
2.6 to 4.1