It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, headache, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Before taking cefixime, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillins or other cephalosporin antibiotics (e.g., cephalexin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, a certain intestinal disease (colitis).

Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Products that may interact with this drug include: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin).