Review the side-effects of Cefixime as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea, loose or frequent stools, abdominal pain, nausea, stomach upset and flatulence.
Hypersensitivity - Skin rashes, hives, fever, itching and facial swelling.
Liver - Elevated liver enzymes level, jaundice and liver inflammation.
Genitourinary - Transient elevations in BUN or creatinine levels and kidney failure.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness and seizures.
Blood - Decrease in blood cell counts.
Other - Genital itching, vaginal inflammation/fungal infection and skin disorders.
Avoid any vaccination during the treatment.
Suprax
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea, loose or frequent stools, abdominal pain, nausea, stomach upset and flatulence.
Hypersensitivity - Skin rashes, hives, fever, itching and facial swelling.
Liver - Elevated liver enzymes level, jaundice and liver inflammation.
Genitourinary - Transient elevations in BUN or creatinine levels and kidney failure.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness and seizures.
Blood - Decrease in blood cell counts.
Other - Genital itching, vaginal inflammation/fungal infection and skin disorders.
Other Precautions :
It may reduce platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising.Avoid any vaccination during the treatment.
Drug Name : Cefixime
Cefixime(Suprax) generic is an oral cephalosporin (third generation) antibiotic, prescribed for gonorrhea, tonsilitis and pharyngitis. It works by fighting against the bacteria in the body.Trade Names for Cefixime
India :
AB-Cef (100mg) |
AB-Cef (200mg) |
Acufix (50mg) |
Acufix (100mg) |
Acufix (200mg) |
Acufix (50mg) |
Alcef-O (100mg) |
Alcef-O (200mg) |
Alcef-O (50mg/5ml) |
Arifix (50mg) |
Arifix (100mg) |
Arifix (200mg) |
Asert (100mg) |
Asert (200mg) |
Belfix (100mg) |
Belfix (200mg) |
Belfix (50mg) |
Bijocef (100mg) |
Bijocef (200mg) |
Bilactam (200mg)
International :
Suprax