Taxim-O Syrup
Brand Name | Taxim-O Syrup |
Salt Composition |
Cefixime (50mg) |
Strength | 50mg |
Product Form | Syrup |
Pack | 1 x 30ml in 1 Bottle |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Alkem Laboratories Limited |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013. |
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- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefixime
- Kindly avoid using this medicine while you are receiving Lidocaine and calcium-containing products
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment, Seizures
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Is the Taxim-O Syrup is effective?
- Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Taxim-O Syrup?
- Can other medicines be given at the same time as Taxim-O Syrup?
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You are receiving any concomitant medication
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Taxim-O Syrup
The Taxim-O Syrup contains Cefixime 50mg used to treat conditions like urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea in children. It is also used to treat uncomplicated typhoid fever in both children and adults. Cefixime 50mg is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Taxim-O Syrup Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Taxim-O Syrup Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Gonorrhea
It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.
Acute bronchitis
It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.
Bone and joint infection
Bone infection is also called Osteomyelitis. It is caused by bacteria called staphylococcus which travels through the bloodstream to the weak area in a bone. Symptoms include fever, pain, fatigue, tenderness, redness, and warmth.
Lower respiratory tract infections
Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Infection of the swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils is called pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The infection that affects both throat and tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.
Otitis media
Infection to the ear is called otitis media. It should be caused by bacteria. Cefixime is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Taxim-O Syrup Indication
The Taxim-O Syrup is prescribed in the following indications such as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Mechanism of action of Taxim-O Syrup
The Taxim-O Syrup contains Cefixime 50mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.
How Taxim-O Syrup works
The Taxim-O Syrup contains Cefixime 50mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.
Taxim-O Syrup Contraindication
Taxim-O Syrup Side Effects
FAQs for Taxim-O Syrup
Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions
The use of antibiotics does not interfere with the ingredients in the vaccines. But as a preventive measure do not vaccinate your children until they recover from the illness.
Kindly inform your doctor about your concomitant medication because in some cases the use of Lizoforce dry syrup can interact with other medicines.
Precautions and general warning of Taxim-O Syrup
Alcohol
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Pregnancy
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Breast Feeding
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Kidney Problem
Taxim-O Syrup should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine if you have liver dysfunctions. It does not require dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Taxim-O Syrup
Taxim-O Syrup is taken orally with or without food. You can measure the dose with the help of a measuring cup and shake well before using this syrup. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence
Use of Taxim-O Syrup in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Taxim-O Syrup in children
It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Taxim-O Syrup in Elderly Patients
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Other general warnings
The Taxim-O Syrup contains Cefixime 50mg is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Cefixime 50mg is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract this helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms
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General instructions
The Taxim-O Syrup contains Cefixime 50mg is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Cefixime 50mg is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract this helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms
Drug Interaction of Taxim-O Syrup
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative drugs, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cefixime will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Warfarin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug may decrease the vitamin K producing intestinal flora and increase the INR level after a few days
Furosemide
The use of cefixime increase the toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk of developing nephrotoxicity
Aspirin
The use of cefixime will increase the effect of aspirin by acidic drug competition for renal tubular clearance.
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the drug in your body so it is advised to take this syrup with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urine. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. It should be used with caution in a patient with kidney disease. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's condition, dose adjustment is needed.
Seizures
Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, then will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.
Lab interactions
This medicine gives a false positive test for Coombs test and Urine ketones test.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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The Taxim-O Syrup contains Cefixime 50mg used to treat conditions like urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea in children. It is also used to treat uncomplicated typhoid fever in both children and adults.
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.
This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
This medicine is contraindicated to allergy, lidocaine, and calcium-containing products.