Fixime Suspension 100mg / 5ml

About Fixime Suspension 100mg / 5ml

Fixime Suspension 100mg / 5ml Uses

• Throat and tonsil infections
• Middle ear infections in children
• Urinary tract infections
• Acute bronchitis and chest infections
• Typhoid fever, as directed by a doctor

Fixime Suspension 100mg / 5ml Benefits

• Once or twice daily dosing improves treatment compliance
• Sweetened suspension is easier for children to take than tablets
• Broad activity against common gram negative bacteria
• Reaches therapeutic levels in urine and respiratory tissue

What Experts Say

Cefixime is a third generation cephalosporin that stops bacteria from building their protective cell wall. This action kills susceptible organisms rather than just slowing their growth, which is why it works well for infections that need a quick clinical response, such as throat infections or typhoid fever.

Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe cefixime for suspected typhoid because it reaches good concentrations in blood and tissue and covers many of the organisms responsible for enteric fever locally. Even so, a full course should always be completed exactly as prescribed, since stopping early is one of the main drivers of antibiotic resistance in the country.

Cefixime shares a chemical backbone with penicillin, so anyone with a serious penicillin allergy needs to be evaluated before starting it. Watch closely for diarrhea that continues after the course ends, as this can signal a Clostridioides difficile infection that needs separate treatment.

Drug Class

• Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Fixime Suspension 100mg / 5ml formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Fixime Suspension 100mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose
• Use the measuring cup or oral syringe provided, not a kitchen spoon
• Give with or without food, though food can reduce stomach upset
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early
• Follow the exact dose and duration your doctor prescribes

Drug Interactions

• Probenecid: Raises cefixime blood levels by slowing its clearance from the kidneys.
• Warfarin: Cefixime can increase the blood thinning effect, raising bleeding risk.
• Carbamazepine: May alter drug levels of both medicines when combined.
• Live Oral Vaccines: Antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of live vaccines like the oral typhoid vaccine.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic Reactions: People allergic to penicillin or other cephalosporins may also react to cefixime.
• Diarrhea: Cefixime commonly causes loose stools, and severe or bloody diarrhea after treatment needs medical review.
• Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Antibiotic Resistance: Skipping doses or stopping early encourages resistant bacteria to develop.
• Not for Viral Infections: Cefixime does not work against colds, flu, or other viral illnesses.

Fixime Suspension 100mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Nausea or stomach pain
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Vaginal itching or yeast infection with prolonged use
• Rare but serious: severe allergic reaction, persistent watery or bloody diarrhea, or unusual bruising

Storage Conditions

• Store the dry powder at room temperature before mixing
• Refrigerate the reconstituted suspension after mixing with water
• Discard any unused suspension after 14 days
• Keep the bottle tightly closed between doses
• Keep out of reach of children