Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS860

USA Brand Name

Suprax

Strength

400mg

Generic Name

Cefixime

Manufacturer

Alkem Health Science, India

## Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)

## What Is The Generic Name For Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet?

Cefixime is the generic version for Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)?

Suprax

## About Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime):

Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient Cefixime 100 mg, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue, blood, and lungs. It is also used to prevent infections after surgery. You may buy it from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Alkem Health Science (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Cefixime 100 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)?

Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet is used in:

Urinary Tract Infection

Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

Bronchitis

Gonococcal infection

## How Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime) Works?

Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime) is an antibiotic which basically works by killing the bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

## Before You Use Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Cefixime

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

Avoid Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet with dietary sodium

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)?

You should avoid Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet if you:

Have severe Diarrhea or Bloody Stool

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are on blood thinners

Get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing

Have hypersensitivity or Allergy

Have kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/breastfeeding women

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet contains Cefixime 100 mg which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet.

## How To Take The Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)?

Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)?

You are always advised to take Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect the overdose Symptoms.

## Missed Dose?

A missed dose of Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet (Cefixime)?

Nausea/Vomiting

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Dark or clay-colored stools

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet

Dizziness

Acid or sour stomach

Excessive air or gas in the stomach

Heartburn

Indigestion

Redness of skin

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Amikacin

Chloramphenicol

Nifedipine

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

It interacts with diseased conditions like:

Colitis

Renal Disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet should be used very cautiously in:

Allergy to Cefixime

Bleeding Disorders

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Impaired kidney function

Drug Resistance

It is not recommended in Breastfeeding/Pregnant women and Pediatric Population.

Consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Do not stop Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage:

Store the Taxim-O 400 Mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.