Cefixime Oral - Cefixime Suspension - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cefixime Oral
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Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all the prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of.

Cefixime Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Cefixime Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature or refrigerate.
• Both methods good for 14 days.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting.
• Take with food or milk to minimize these effects.
• If they continue or become severe, inform your doctor promptly.
• Unlikely but report promptly any seizures.
• An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction include.

Usage Instructions

• This medication may be taken without regard to meals.
• Shake well before using.
• Check the expiration date and discard any unused portion after 14 days.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
• Certain infections can be treated with a single one-time dose.
• Follow directions carefully.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, middle ear infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections and tonsillitis.

Read Before Using Cefixime Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any allergies.
• Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (for example, oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
• This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
• Since small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include muscle spasms and seizures.