Cefixime

Generic name: cefixime [ sef-IX-eem ]
Brand name: Suprax
Dosage forms: oral capsule (400 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (100 mg/5 mL; 200 mg/5 mL; 500 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (400 mg); oral tablet, chewable (100 mg; 200 mg)
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 21, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is cefixime?

Cefixime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Cefixime is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Cefixime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take cefixime if you are allergic to cefixime, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Keflex, Omnicef, and others. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillins.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefixime or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor (Raniclor);

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefdinir (Omnicef);

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