Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Cefixime is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefixime.
What is the effect of Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefixime on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup on the Liver?
Using Cefixime does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup on the Heart?
Cefixime is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup
You can take Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml Syrup with alcohol.
No, you can not buy Cefixime over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Cefixime can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Cefixime is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Avoid taking Cefixime with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)
