Wixim: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Wixim Information

Wixim is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Syrup, Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Wixim has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Wixim. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Wixim side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Wixim 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.

In addition, Wixim's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Wixim has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Wixim related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Wixim contraindications section.

Besides this, Wixim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Wixim, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Wixim Benefits & Uses

Wixim is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

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 (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Wixim 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

Wixim Related Warnings

Is the use of Wixim safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Wixim in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Wixim safe during breastfeeding?

Wixim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Wixim on the Kidneys?

Wixim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Wixim on the Liver?

Wixim does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Wixim on the Heart?

Using Wixim does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Wixim with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Wixim Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Wixim 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

Frequently asked Questions about Wixim

Is this Wixim habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Wixim has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Wixim. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Wixim 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, Wixim cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Wixim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Wixim

Taking Wixim with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Wixim

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Wixim

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Wixim for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Wixim 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 take Wixim with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Wixim and amoxicillin can be taken together, 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Wixim over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Wixim 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 almost 6 years ago

What is Wixim?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Wixim 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.