Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: CEFIXIME SUSPENSION - ORAL (seff-ICKS-eem)

BRAND NAME(S): Suprax

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, middle ear infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections and tonsillitis.

HOW TO USE: This medication may be taken without regard to meals. Shake well before using. Check the expiration date and discard any unused portion after 14 days. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. Certain infections can be treated with a single one-time dose. Follow directions carefully.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting. Take with food or milk to minimize these effects. If they continue or become severe, inform your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly any seizures. Inform your doctor if any of the following effects occur: headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscle aches, strange taste in mouth. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before taking cefixime, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillins or other cephalosporins; or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Since small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.