Because Taxim O (cefixime) dosing for your 12 kg baby must be very precise to be safe and effective, it is critical not to guess the amount. Since the strength has changed, the volume in milliliters must be recalculated based on the exact concentration of the bottle you received. Please call your pediatrician or pharmacist immediately. Showing them the bottle will ensure they give you the exact, safe measurement for your little girl so she can recover quickly and safely.

Since your symptoms and elevated white blood cell count persist despite taking cefixime and ceftriaxone, the next best step is to consult your doctor or an infectious disease specialist. They will likely recommend a blood culture or stool culture test. This helps confirm if the bacteria are still active and identifies which specific antibiotics will work best, as some strains can be resistant. Please stay well-hydrated, rest, and keep tracking your temperature.

Your elevated ESR of 62 simply reflects this ongoing, gradual recovery from inflammation. However, since you have completed 15 days of Taxim-O (cefixime), Domstal (domperidone), and Medrun, you should not continue these medications without a doctor's reassessment. Please consult your physician. They will check if the infection is fully resolved and guide you on safely tapering your medications, especially the steroid, while helping you manage the residual weakness.

It is very common for children to develop temporary lactose intolerance after a stomach infection. The infection and treatment with antibiotics like Taxim O Forte (cefixime) can temporarily damage the gut lining, reducing the enzymes needed to digest milk sugar and leading to frothy poop. Please don't worry, as this is temporary. It is best to pause dairy milk for 1 to 2 weeks to let his intestines recover, opting for lactose-free milk or light fluids instead. You can continue Enterogermina (Bacillus clausii) to help restore his healthy gut bacteria. Do consult his pediatrician to ensure he stays well-hydrated during this recovery phase.

While you were taking cetirizine, it was actively suppressing allergic reactions and nasal symptoms. Now that you have completed your course, these symptoms may have returned if the underlying allergy or inflammation hasn't fully cleared, or you might be experiencing a mild, new viral cold.I highly recommend staying well-hydrated and consulting your doctor to see if you need to continue an antihistamine or use a gentle saline nasal spray to help you feel more comfortable. Take care!

Please be reassured that Taxim (cefotaxime) is a widely used, safe, and effective antibiotic for newborns when prescribed by a doctor to treat bacterial infections. Like all medications, it can have mild side effects, such as temporary loose stools, diaper rash, or minor discomfort at the injection site. Serious side effects are very rare. Your healthcare team will carefully calculate the correct dose based on your baby's weight and monitor them closely.