Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefixime
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
Cefixime is an antibiotic that may be used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Cefixime stops bacteria from f...
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
You should not take cefixime if you are allergic to cefixime, or to similar antibiotics , such as Ceftin , Cefzil , Keflex , Omnicef , and others
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillins
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to cefixime : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Cefixime may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloodyjaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)pale or yellowed skindark colored urineconfusion or weaknessa seizure (convulsions)low blood cell counts--sudden weakness or ill feelingfeverchills
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with cefixime
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Tab, Susp Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 384.55
DRAP approved maximum price · per 30ml · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 30mlRs 384.55
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