Cefixime + Clavulanic Acid

Dosage Forms Available

• Cefixime + Clavulanic Acid is available for oral administration (tablets, chewable tablets, and suspension).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medication is recommended for use in both adults and children. However, the dose for children is usually adjusted based on their body weight by a doctor.

Contraindications

• Cefixime + Clavulanic Acid is contraindicated in individuals who have known allergies to either cefixime or clavulanic acid or to any other cephalosporin antibiotics.

• It is also contraindicated in patients with a history of severe gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Cefixime + Clavulanic Acid may interact with uricosuric medicines (like probenecid and benzbromarone), anticoagulants (such as warfarin and aspirin), and oral contraceptives (like levonorgestrel and norethindrone).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Cefixime + Clavulanic Acid may cause exacerbated side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, neurological symptoms could occur. If you suspect an overdose, immediate medical attention is required.

• If a dose of this medicine is missed, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped.

Management of Side Effects

• Most side effects are temporary, generally harmless, and resolve once you discontinue this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of water can help avoid dehydration caused by diarrhoea, a side effect of this medicine.

• To lessen the chance of an upset stomach or nausea, take the medicine with food or a snack.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Cefixime + Clavulanic Acid may cause side effects such as dizziness or sleepiness. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving or operating machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only use Cefixime + Clavulanic Acid if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks. It is advised to consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with a history of liver or kidney disease should exercise caution when taking this medicine. Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function may be required.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Washing hands regularly, particularly before meals and after using the washroom, can help prevent bacterial infections.

• Try to avoid close contact with people who have infectious diseases, as it may reduce the risk of getting an infection that requires antibiotic treatment.