Cefixime online

Cefixime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using cefixime, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Duricef, Keflex, Omnicef, Spectracef, Suprax, and others. Also tell your doctor if you have asthma, kidney disease, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, mononucleosis (also called "mono"), or a history of any type of allergy.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take cefixime.

FDA pregnancy category B. Cefixime is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether cefixime passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 months old without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take cefixime?

Take cefixime exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you use a spoon, you may not get the correct dose.

The cefixime chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

To take cefixime for the full course of treatment, keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.

For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time every day.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and blood in your stools.

What should I avoid while taking cefixime?

Do not take any other antibiotic without first talking to your doctor. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor.

Cefixime side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking cefixime and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• seizure (convulsions);
• or if you have any signs of a new infection such as:
• fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, mouth sores.

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
• vaginal itching or discharge;
• headache, dizziness, tired feeling;
• mild skin rash;
• or mild diarrhoea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Cefixime dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media:

• 400 mg orally once a day or
• 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Pharyngitis:

• 400 mg orally once a day or
• 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:

• 400 mg orally once a day or
• 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

• 400 mg orally once a day or