What is the most important information I should know about cefixime?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefixime, or to similar antibiotics,
such as
Cedax,
Ceftin,
Cefzil,
Duricef,
Fortaz,
Keflex,
Omnicef,
Spectracef, and others.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially
penicillin).
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefixime will not treat a
viral infection such as the
common cold or
flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop
the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What is cefixime?
Cefixime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It
works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Cefixime is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Cefixime may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefixime?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefixime or to other cephalosporin
antibiotics, such as:
Before taking cefixime, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs, especially penicillins.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Cefixime may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
The cefixime suspension (liquid) contains sucrose. Talk to your doctor before using this
form of cefixime if you have diabetes.
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