Cefixime is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Dosage
Adults and children older than 12 years of age and weighing more than 50 kilograms (kg)—400 milligrams (mg) once a day or 200 mg every 12 hours.
Children 6 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 8 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, taken as a single dose or divided in two doses (4 mg/kg of body weight every 12 hours).
Children up to 6 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Precautions
If you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines.
Bleeding problems—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
Kidney disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.
