Cefixime
Drug Info
Generic Name: Cefixime Oral Suspension (sef-IX-eem)
Brand Name: Suprax
Cefixime Suspension is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.
Cefixime Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic.
It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Cefixime Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefixime
Suspension or to other cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin)
you will be having a live typhoid vaccine Contact your doctor or health care provider right
away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Cefixime Suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with Cefixime
Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have
any medical conditions, especially if any of the following
apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty
breathing, dizziness) to a penicillin (eg, amoxicillin) or beta-lactam antibiotic
(eg, imipenem)
if you have stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation), bleeding or blood
clotting problems, liver problems, or poor nutrition
if you have a history of kidney problems or you are on dialysis treatment
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cefixime Suspension.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical
conditions, especially if any of the following apply
to you:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or carbamazepine
because the risk of their side effects may be increased
by Cefixime Suspension
Live typhoid vaccines because their effectiveness may be decreased by Cefixime
Suspension
Ask your health care provider if Cefixime Suspension
may interact with other medicines that you take. Check
with your health care provider before you start, stop,
or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Cefixime Suspension:
Use Cefixime Suspension as directed by your doctor.
Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Cefixime Suspension by mouth with or without
food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce
stomach irritation.
Shake well before each use.
Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for
help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
To clear up your infection completely, continue using Cefixime Suspension
for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Cefixime Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may
have about how to use Cefixime Suspension.
Important safety information:
Cefixime Suspension may cause dizziness. This effect
may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain
medicines. Use Cefixime Suspension with caution. Do
not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until
you know how you react to it.
Cefixime Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral
infections (eg, the common cold).
Be sure to use Cefixime Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you
do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria
could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make
the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Cefixime Suspension may cause a second infection.
Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea,
or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your
doctor.
Cefixime Suspension may reduce the ability of your blood to clot. Avoid activities
that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bleeding
or bruising or dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
Do not receive a live typhoid vaccine while you are taking Cefixime Suspension.
It may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if you are scheduled to receive
a live typhoid vaccine.
Diabetes patients - Cefixime Suspension may cause the results of some tests
for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet
or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Cefixime Suspension may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor
and lab personnel know you are using Cefixime Suspension.
Cefixime Suspension should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger
than 6 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been
confirmed.
Use Cefixime Suspension with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10
years old who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor.
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cefixime Suspension
while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cefixime Suspension is found in
breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Cefixime Suspension,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Cefixime Suspension:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor
if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or
become bothersome:
Diarrhea; gas; loose stools; nausea; stomach pain
or upset.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these
SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling
of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness);
bloody stools; decreased urination; fever; red, swollen,
blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea;
severe nausea or vomiting; severe stomach pain or cramping;
unusual bruising or bleeding; vaginal discharge or
itching; white spots in the mouth; yellowing of the
skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that
may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice
about side effects, contact your doctor or health care
provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of
Poison Control Centers), your local poison control
center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms may include seizures.
Proper storage of Cefixime Suspension:
Store Cefixime Suspension at room temperature, between
68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away
from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the
bathroom. Cefixime Suspension may also be stored in
the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and
8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused
medicine after 14 days. Keep Cefixime Suspension out
of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Cefixime Suspension,
please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other
health care provider.
Cefixime Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain
all information about Cefixime Suspension. If you have
questions about the medicine you are taking or would
like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist,
or other health care provider. |
