Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Cefixime Capsules
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
Cefixime is indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months of age or older with uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Cefixime Capsules are indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months of age or older with pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes. (Note: Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment of Streptococcus pyogenes infections.
Cefixime Capsules are generally effective in the eradication of Streptococcus pyogenes from the nasopharynx; however, data establishing the efficacy of Cefi...
