Azithromycin + Cefixime: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azithromycin + Cefixime Information

Azithromycin + Cefixime is a prescription medicine. Azithromycin + Cefixime also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azithromycin + Cefixime. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Azithromycin + Cefixime are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azithromycin + Cefixime side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azithromycin + Cefixime are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Azithromycin + Cefixime's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Azithromycin + Cefixime has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azithromycin + Cefixime related warnings section.

The section on Azithromycin + Cefixime contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Azithromycin + Cefixime may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azithromycin + Cefixime is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Azithromycin + Cefixime Benefits & Uses
Azithromycin + Cefixime Dosage & How to Take
Azithromycin + Cefixime Side Effects
Azithromycin + Cefixime Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Azithromycin + Cefixime with Other Drugs
Azithromycin + Cefixime Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azithromycin + Cefixime
Azithromycin + Cefixime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azithromycin + Cefixime Benefits & Uses

Azithromycin + Cefixime is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Ear Infection
COPD
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Azithromycin + Cefixime Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet

Azithromycin + Cefixime Related Warnings

Is the use of Azithromycin + Cefixime safe for pregnant women?

Azithromycin + Cefixime is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azithromycin + Cefixime safe during breastfeeding?

Azithromycin + Cefixime does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azithromycin + Cefixime on the Kidneys?

Azithromycin + Cefixime rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithromycin + Cefixime on the Liver?

Using Azithromycin + Cefixime does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithromycin + Cefixime on the Heart?

Azithromycin + Cefixime is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Azithromycin + Cefixime with Other Drugs

Azithromycin + Cefixime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Azithromycin + Cefixime Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithromycin + Cefixime unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Azithromycin + Cefixime

Is this Azithromycin + Cefixime habit forming or addictive?

Azithromycin + Cefixime is not addictive in nature.

Azithromycin + Cefixime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azithromycin + Cefixime

It is safe to take Azithromycin + Cefixime with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithromycin + Cefixime

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azithromycin + Cefixime with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Azithromycin + Cefixime

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azithromycin + Cefixime for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Azithromycin + Cefixime for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Azithromycin + Cefixime cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Azithromycin + Cefixime may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Azithromycin + Cefixime treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Azithromycin + Cefixime can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Azithromycin + Cefixime good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Azithromycin + Cefixime is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azithromycin + Cefixime is effective for treating bacterial infections only.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azithromycin + Cefixime?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions are found between Azithromycin + Cefixime and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Azithromycin + Cefixime.