What is Cefixime? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Cefixime

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Capsule: Swallow whole. Do not cut, break, or chew it.

• Chewable tablet: Crush or chew the tablet before swallowing.

• Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake well before each use.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the oral liquid at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused liquid after 14 days. Keep it tightly closed.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Capsule: Swallow whole. Do not cut, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake well before each use.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the oral liquid at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused liquid after 14 days. Keep it tightly closed.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Chewable tablet: Crush or chew the tablet before swallowing.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cefixime

Cefixime contraindications - Who shouldn't take Cefixime?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to cefixime or other similar medicines.

Cefixime warnings

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, or phenylketonuria. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to penicillins.

• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Cefixime interactions & what to avoid when taking Cefixime

• Some medicines can affect how cefixime works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:CarbamazepineBirth control pillsBlood thinner (including warfarin)

• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.