Cefixime oral suspension
What is cefixime oral suspension?
CEFIXIME (Suprax®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections, including those of the respiratory tract, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract. It also treats some sexually transmitted diseases. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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bleeding problems
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diarrhea
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kidney disease
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stomach or intestinal problems (especially colitis)
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other chronic illness
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an unusual or allergic reaction to cefixime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take cefixime oral suspension by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. You can take cefixime with or without food. If cefixime upsets your stomach it may help to take it with food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 10 to 12 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with cefixime?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking cefixime?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in a few days.
If you are diabetic you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Having sex can infect your sexual partner.
What side effects may I notice from taking cefixime?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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bloody or watery diarrhea
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difficulty breathing, wheezing
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dizziness
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fever or chills, sore throat
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headache
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redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
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seizures (convulsions)
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severe or watery diarrhea
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skin rash, itching
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stomach pain or cramps
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swollen joints
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual weakness or tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store dry powder for suspension at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). After mixing by the pharmacist, the suspension does NOTneed to be stored in a refrigerator. Throw away unused portion after 14 days.
Cefixime tablets
What are cefixime tablets?
CEFIXIME (Suprax®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections, including those of the respiratory tract, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract. It also treats some sexually transmitted diseases. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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bleeding problems
-
diarrhea
-
kidney disease
-
stomach or intestinal problems (especially colitis)
-
other chronic illness
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to cefixime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives
-
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take cefixime with or without food. If cefixime upsets your stomach it may help to take it with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think your are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 months old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 10 to 12 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with cefixime?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking cefixime?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms. Your doctor will monitor your condition and blood work as needed.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
This medicine can interfere with some urine glucose and some urine ketone tests. If you use such tests, talk with your health care professional.
If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Having sex can infect your sexual partner.
What side effects may I notice from taking cefixime?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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bloody or watery diarrhea
-
difficulty breathing, wheezing
-
dizziness
-
fever or chills, sore throat
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-
seizuressevere or watery diarrhea
-
skin rash, itching
-
swollen joints
-
unusual bleeding or bruising
-
unusually weak or tiredyellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.