Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefixime( Hydrate
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
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
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 845.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 5 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 169.1 per unit
Exceeds the approved ceiling on a per-unit basis
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 5Rs 546.99
DVAGOper pack of 5Rs 845.5
ServaidRs 420
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cefixime( Hydrate, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Arixime
100mg/5ml
Rs 165
No DRAP alertsJasons Pharmaceuticals
Evofix
30ml
Rs 165
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Fylod
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Rs 166.26Rs 166.26/unit
SAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
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Cefman
30ml
Rs 175
No DRAP alertsDyson Resarch Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd
Fylod
60ml
Rs 175.01
SAMI
Micefstrawberry
100mg/5ml
Rs 180
No DRAP alertsNorwich
Cebosh
100mg
Rs 180
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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