CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN does not work against infections caused by the virus.
CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefixime and Dicloxacillin. CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
Take CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching in some cases. Most of these side effects of CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Drive only if you are alert as CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.
Bacterial infections
CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is a combination of two broad-spectrum antibiotics: Cefixime and Dicloxacillin that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
If you are allergic to CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Drive only if you are alert as CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN before undergoing any tests.
Drug-Drug Interaction: CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), water tablet (furosemide), and antibiotic (azithromycin).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
Interaction of CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
It is unknown whether CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is excreted in human milk. CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks benefits are more significant than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may decrease alertness or confuse. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
Take CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Take CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
CEFIXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is given to children only if prescribed by a doctor.
Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.