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

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin Benefits & Uses

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Throat Infection
Gonorrhea
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin 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: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 500 mg dicloxacillin

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefixime + Dicloxacillin is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Dizziness
पेट दर्द
Swelling
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Rash
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia
Urticaria
Maculopapular rash
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin Related Warnings

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

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefixime + Dicloxacillin safe during breastfeeding?

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefixime + Dicloxacillin on the Kidneys?

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cefixime + Dicloxacillin on the Liver?

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefixime + Dicloxacillin on the Heart?

Using Cefixime + Dicloxacillin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cefixime + Dicloxacillin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Warfarin

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Moderate

Mild

Probenecid

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Cystic Fibrosis
Heart Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Cefixime + Dicloxacillin

Is this Cefixime + Dicloxacillin habit forming or addictive?

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin is not addictive in nature.

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefixime + Dicloxacillin

When consumed with certain foods, Cefixime + Dicloxacillin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefixime + Dicloxacillin

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

Frequently asked Questions about Cefixime + Dicloxacillin

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefixime + Dicloxacillin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cefixime + Dicloxacillin safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Cefixime + Dicloxacillin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefixime + Dicloxacillin cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefixime + Dicloxacillin with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Cefixime + Dicloxacillin and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefixime + Dicloxacillin cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefixime + Dicloxacillin can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.