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Cefixime helps to treat bacterial infections.

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Tablets: 

Take Taxim tablets as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It may be taken with or without food, and swallow this medicine. Do not chew, break or crush it. Do not stop taking this without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will decide the treatment's dose, frequency, and duration based on your disease and other factors.  

Syrups/Drops: 

Take syrup/drops as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Take the prescribed dose of this medicine using the measuring cup, dosing syringe, or the dropper provided by the pack. Shake the pack well before each use. Your doctor will decide the medicine’s dose, duration, and frequency based on the disease condition and other factors.

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Warnings

Report to your physician immediately if you experience allergic reactions to Cefixime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, including penicillin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Tell your doctor before treatment commencement with this medication if you have colitis (inflammation of the colon's inner lining), kidney or liver disease, or seizures. Avoid drinking alcohol since it can cause dizziness.

Precautions

Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or plan to have a baby. Cefixime tablets should not be taken while pregnant unless specifically advised by your doctor. Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment with this medication. It is unknown if Cefixime passes into the breastmilk.

Side Effects

The side effects known to occur commonly during the treatment with Cefixime are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), headache, dizziness, and itching of the genital or vaginal area. Report to your doctor if any of these side effects disturb or persist in you.

Word Of Advice

It is advised not to stop taking this medication on your own. Please consult your doctor before stopping this medication, as it makes the infection worsen and hard to treat. Driving or using machinery should be avoided as it may cause confusion and drowsiness.

Frequently Asked Question

• Can children use Cefixime?
• No, Cefixime is not recommended for usage in children under the age of 10.

• What are the common side effects of cefixime?
• The common side effects of cefixime are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), headache, dizziness, and itching of the genital or vaginal area. 

• Can Cefixime cause diarrhea?
• Yes, Cefixime can cause diarrhea, which is a sign of a new infection. If you have watery or bloody diarrhea, consult your doctor.

• What happens if I miss my dose?
• If you miss a dose, take the Cefixime medication as soon as you recall. If it is time for the next planned dose, skip the missing dose and start your usual dosage.

• Who should not take Cefixime?
• Patients who have experienced allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) to Cefixime or have colitis, renal dysfunction, or liver disease should not use Cefixime.

• Can I stop taking Cefixime if I feel better?
• No, even if you feel better, keep taking Cefixime until the end of the treatment. Do not withdraw (stop) this medication without consulting your physician because the infection may come back or get worse.

• Can Cefixime cause blood clots?
• Yes, Cefixime can cause blot clots that are shown up in the blood tests. Hence, it is not common and goes back to normal after stopping this medication.