Cefixime Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Cefixime Syrup

Generic namecefixime
Drug classCephalosporins (third generation cephalosporin antibiotic)
FormsGranules for oral suspension, Powder for oral suspension, Oral capsule, Oral tablet, Oral chewable tablet

Cefixime is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporins. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It comes as granules or powder that is made into a liquid (oral suspension) to be taken by mouth.