Cefixime 100 mg is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, throat and urinary tract. It also treat gonorrhoea. Cefixime works by stopping bacteria from building their protective cell walls. Take it exactly as your doctor tells you, don’t skip doses or stop early, even if you feel better. Common side effects include diarrhoea, but watch out for more serious symptoms like severe stomach pain, seizures, or skin reactions. If you have liver or kidney problems, let your doctor know before using this medicine. 

Avoid alcohol and tobacco while taking cefixime, and store it safely away from sunlight and children. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for your next one. Taking too much can cause serious problems, so stick to the prescribed dose. If you notice any worrying symptoms, seek medical help right away. 

Cefixime 100 mg is an oral medicine belonging to the class of third generation cephalosporins medicines. It is used to treat bacterial infections in following parts: 

1. Ear, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. 
2. Gonorrhoea and bronchitis 

1. Take cefixime exactly as prescribed by your doctor, regularly at the same time each day. 
2. Do not stop taking cefixime without your doctor’s approval, even if you feel better. 
3. If you forget to take the medicine, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for the next one, then just skip it. 

More Common

1. Diarrhoea 
2. Loose or frequent stools 

Less Common

1. Abdominal or stomach pain 
2. Agitation 
3. Black, tarry stools 
4. Bleeding gums 
5. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin 
6. Blood in the urine or stools 
7. Chest pain 
8. Chills 
9. Clay-coloured stools 
10. Coma 
11. Confusion 
12. Cough 
13. Dark urine 
14. Decreased urine output 
15. Depression 
16. Difficulty with swallowing 
17. Dizziness 
18. Fast heartbeat 
19. Feeling of discomfort 
20. Fever 
21. General tiredness and weakness 
22. Headache 
23. Hives, itching, or skin rash 
24. Hostility 
25. Inflammation of the joints 
26. Irritability 
27. Joint or muscle pain 
28. Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs 
29. Lethargy 
30. Light-coloured stools 
31. Loss of appetite 
32. Lower back or side pain 
33. Muscle aches 
34. Muscle twitching 
35. Nausea and vomiting 
36. Painful or difficult urination 
37. Pale skin 
38. Pinpoint red spots on the skin 
39. Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue 
40. Rapid weight gain 
41. Red skin lesions, often with a purple center 
42. Red, irritated eyes 
43. Seizures 
44. Sore throat 
45. Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth 
46. Stupor 
47. Swelling of the face, ankles, or hands 
48. Swollen glands 
49. Swollen lymph glands 
50. Tightness in the chest 
51. Unpleasant breath odour 
52. Unusual bleeding or bruising 
53. Unusual tiredness or weakness 
54. Upper right abdominal or stomach pain 
55. Vomiting of blood 
56. Yellow eyes or skin 

Cefixime works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall. The bacterial cell wall is very strong and not easily broken, which allows the bacteria to grow. This medicine prevents the formation of the cell wall, thereby stopping bacterial growth and Leading to the control of the infection. 

Liver Damage

If you have pre-existing liver damage or dysfunction, you should avoid taking this medication as it can cause liver toxicity.

Kidney Damage

If you have pre-existing kidney damage, avoid taking this medication as it may worsen your kidney condition.

Avoid taking cefixime 100 mg with the following medicines, as it may increase or decrease the desired effect, or in worse cases, it could be fatal: 

Avoid taking alcohol and tobacco before and after consuming this medication as it may increase or decrease the effect of medicine.

1. The medicine should be stored at room temperature  
2. Keep away from sunlight and moisture  
3. Keep away from the reach of children 

IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry)/ Chemical name

(6R,7R)-7-{[2-(2-Amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(carboxymethoxyimino)acetyl]amino}-3-ethenyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid. 

Daily Dose

Take cefixime exactly as your doctor recommends. The dose may change based on your condition and how well you respond. Do not take more than prescribed without consulting your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take your medicine, take the medication soon as you remember. If it’s nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Always consult the doctor before making any changes to your dosage.

Overdose

More research is needed to determine the overdose amount of cefixime in humans. However, you should avoid taking more than the prescribed dose, as an overdose can cause symptoms such as seizures, renal impairment, diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. If you know someone taking this medication who experiences any of these symptoms, take them to the hospital immediately.

1- Can cefixime and paracetamol be taken together?

Yes, you can take both medications together as they do not interact with each other. However, this should be done under the supervision of a physician.

2- Cefixime belongs to which class of drug?

Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

3- Can cefixime and azithromycin be taken together?

Yes, you can take cefixime and azithromycin together, but only under the guidance of a doctor. 

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