Administer orally with or without food. Shake the suspension well before each use. Use a calibrated measuring spoon or cup for accurate dosing.

Cefixime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, thereby inhibiting the third and final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes.

• •Known hypersensitivity to cefixime or any other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• •History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin.

Store the dry powder below 30°C in a dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep the reconstituted suspension refrigerated (2-8°C) and discard after 7-14 days.

In case of overdose, gastric lavage may be indicated. There is no specific antidote. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis do not remove cefixime from the circulation to a significant extent.

Pregnancy Category B. Studies in animals have shown no evidence of harm to the fetus. However, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cefixime is excreted in small amounts in human milk; caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman.