Description
Cefixime 100mg Tablets is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, throat, and urinary tract – the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhea bacteria that affects both men and women. This tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria responsible for the infection, but it doesn’t work efficiently on infections caused by viruses.
Sometimes the drug is also used to treat sinus infections in penicillin-allergic patients, pneumonia, shigella, and typhoid fever. Moreover, cefixime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it is active against a wide variety of bacteria. Being an effective drug combination, cefixime may cause diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Indigestion, Diarrhea, and in some cases, it can be severe.
Medicinal Uses of Cefixime 100 mg Tablets
These antibiotic tablets show a broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, making them useful for treating a wide range of bacterial infections mentioned below:
- Urinary system (such as cystitis and kidney infections)
- Ear infections
- Nose, throat, or sinus infections (sore throat, sinusitis)
- Chest and lung infections (such as bronchitis and pneumonia)
- Stomach infections (infections of the gut)
- Genital tract infections
Dosage Instructions for Cefixime 100 mg Tablets
Carefully read the description given along with the antibiotic tablets to learn more about the dosage instructions. The tablets shall be swallowed with a whole glass of water without crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablets. Take the medicine preferably at the same time to maintain a timely intake of medicine.
Side Effects of Cefixime 100 mg Tablets
Cefixime is a potent medication that may react differently in all users and may cause a few side effects. The medication causes a wide array of side effects that may vary in all users and depend on the response to the medication and health conditions. The range of side effects noticed on using the Cefixime tablets is listed below:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Loose stools
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
Safety and Precautions for Cefixime 100 mg Tablets
Cefixime tablet should be taken with some precaution to avoid any severe side effects or to get maximum benefits, which include the following:
- If you are a patient with kidney or liver diseases, then you should consult your doctor before taking the tablet.
- Avoid prolonged use of the medication in case you are breastfeeding, as it can cause side effects to breastfeed the baby.
- Don’t chew or crush the tablet; swallow it as a whole.
- Store the tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Do not take cefixime if you are allergic to it or cephalosporin antibiotics, including Penicillins.
