Warnings


What may interact with Cefixime?

-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-carbamazepine
-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cefixime?

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

What should I watch for while using Cefixime?

Tell your doctor or health care provider if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms. Your doctor will monitor your condition and blood work as needed.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

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 provider.

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.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.