Aurobindo Pharma approved for generic cefixime

DAYTON, N.J. — Aurobindo Pharmacy on Monday announced that it has received the first abbreviated new drug approval from the Food and Drug Administration for cefixime for oral suspension in 100- and 200-mg dosage strength. 

Cefixime is the therapeutic equivalent to Suprax and is used treat infections of the ear, urinary tract, and upper respiratory tract.