👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Cefixime

5 known interactions

7 brand names

Indications

Acute infections due to sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea [anogenital and pharyngeal infection, when sensitivity confirmed—in combination with azithromycin]
Disseminated gonococcal infection [arthritis and arthritis-dermatitis syndrome, when sensitivity confirmed]

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Side Effects

cephalosporins Common or very common Abdominal pain; diarrhoea; dizziness; eosinophilia; headache; leucopenia; nausea; neutropenia; pseudomembranous enterocolitis; skin reactions; thrombocytopenia; vo...

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Brand Names

Zifi(IN)Taxim-O(IN)+ 5 more in app

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Last reviewed: 2026

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