Gixime O: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gixime O Benefits & Uses

Gixime O is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection

Gixime O 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gixime O Related Warnings

Is the use of Gixime O safe for pregnant women?

Gixime O can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Gixime O, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Safe
Is the use of Gixime O safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Gixime O. Immediately discontinue Gixime O if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Safe
What is the effect of Gixime O on the Kidneys?

Gixime O has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gixime O on the Liver?

Gixime O may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gixime O on the Heart?

Gixime O has very mild side effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gixime O with Other Drugs

Gixime O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Mild

Probenecid

Gixime O Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gixime O 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
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Gixime O

Is this Gixime O habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gixime O has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gixime O as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gixime O is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Gixime O cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gixime O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gixime O

When consumed with certain foods, Gixime O may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gixime O

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Gixime O as it can have severe side effects.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gixime O

Question over 5 years ago

What is Gixime O?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Gixime O is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Gixime O for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gixime O can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Gixime O over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Gixime O 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Gixime O without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Gixime O 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Gixime O with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gixime O can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.