Cefixime
Pronounced sef-IX-eem
Brand names: Suprax
Type: Cephalosporin antibiotic · All Antibiotics & Infection Medicines
What Cefixime is used for
- Urinary tract infections
- Bronchitis
- Strep throat
- Gonorrhea
◆ Kidney note
Dose is lowered when kidney function is significantly reduced.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Gas
- Nausea
Important cautions
- People with a serious penicillin allergy should discuss alternatives, as related reactions are possible
How it comes
Capsules, tablets, chewable tablets, liquid. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Related medicines — Antibiotics & Infection Medicines
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.