What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding problems
kidney disease
stomach or intestine problems (especially colitis)
an unusual or allergic reaction to cefixime, other cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics, other foods, dyes or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Take your medicine at regular
intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think your
are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for
children as young as 6 months for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that
dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
carbamazepine
medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all
the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you
smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms. Your
doctor will monitor your condition and blood work as needed.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more
than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
This medicine can interfere with some urine glucose and some urine ketone tests. If you use such tests, talk with
your health care professional.
If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished
your treatment. Having sex can infect your sexual partner.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bloody or watery diarrhea
difficulty breathing or wheezing
dizziness
fever
pain or trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
seizures
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusually weak or tired
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea
headache
genital or anal irritation
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
stomach pain, upset, or gas
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any
unused medicine after the expiration date.