Cefixime
Cefixime
Ingredients & Drug Type
Cefixime is listed as Antibiotic containing Cefixime. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Cefixime
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Strength
- 400mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 400mg مرة يومياً
- Pediatric
- 8 mg/kg/day
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: أكمل الكورس بالكامل حتى لو تحسّنت — لا توقفه عند زوال الأعراض
Medical Overview
Cefixime is listed as Antibiotic containing Cefixime. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Cefixime (cefixime) is the once-daily oral third-generation cephalosporin — the smart second-line choice for UTIs, otitis and sinusitis when first-line agents fail, and part of updated gonorrhea regimens. Finish the full course; recurrent UTIs deserve a cause work-up, not serial antibiotics.
Uses / Indications
- Streptococcal pharyngitis
- otitis
- urinary tract infections
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- الأشيع: اضطراب هضمي وإسهال (أعلى قليلاً من إخوته لامتصاصه الجزئي)
- غثيان وألم بطن
- حساسية جلدية محتملة
- وفطريات تالية. إسهال شديد مستمر = مراجعة.
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- حساسية السيفالوسبورينات
- حساسية البنسلين الشديدة السابقة (صدمة/تورم) تستدعي تقدير الطبيب للتقاطع. تعديل جرعة بالقصور الكلوي الواضح. الشراب يحوي سكروزاً — انتبه لسكري الأطفال.
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- أكمل الكورس كاملاً حتى لو تحسنت باكراً — التوقف المبكر يربّي مقاومة. لا تستخدمه «احتياطاً» لكل رشح: معظم الرشوحات فيروسية لا تستفيد منه شيئاً. التهابات البول المتكررة تستحق فحص سبب لا كورسات متعاقبة — احجز مع اختصاصي مسالك عبر كلينكس جو.
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- قليلها: مميعات الوارفارين قد تنشط قليلاً معه (مراقبة INR بالكورسات الطويلة)
- الكارباميزيبين قد يرتفع
- وحبوب منع الحمل: الاحتياط الإضافي المعتاد أثناء الكورس.
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Cefixime?
Cefixime contains Cefixime and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Cefixime?
Catalog dosing information includes: 400mg مرة يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Cefixime?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Cefixime be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.