Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefixime
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01DD08
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group
Cefixime Trihydrate is the derivative of Cefixime. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephalosporin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Cefixime is 453.44. Its pKa is 2-2.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
200 to 400 mg — 24 hourly
Dose vary according to indication.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your cefixime label. Do not take cefixime in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. You may take cefixime with or without food. The cefixime chewable tab
3
Child · Oral
4 mg/kg — 12 hourly
It may be given once a day.
Safety Alerts
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefixime or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as: cefaclor (Raniclor)
cefadroxil ( Duricef )
cefazolin ( Ancef )
cefdinir (Omnicef)
cefditoren (Spectracef)
Important Warnings
Severe hepatic and renal impairment, hypersensitivity to B-lactams
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiahallucinationsheadachehypertonialeucopenia
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
probenecid
carbamazepine.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
No evidence of risk Inj humans.
Lactation
Caution advised or effect undetermined.
Storage
Tab, Susp Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 299.11
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 299.11 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 299.11
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