
About this medicine
Taxim-O Drops is an antibiotic used in children to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, ears, urinary tract, and more. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, helping to relieve symptoms and clear the infection. For proper effectiveness, complete the full course as prescribed. Taxim-O Drops may be given with or without food. Give it regularly and give it at a fixed time each day for best results. In case your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and the duration of the treatment will depend on the type and severity of the infection. Follow the prescribed schedule and instructions given by your child’s doctor.
Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms, as they are usually caused by viruses, and antibiotics do not treat viral infections. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report them to the doctor.
Share your child’s full medical history with the doctor. Include any past allergies, heart issues, or blood disorders. Mention birth defects, airway blockages, or lung anomalies. Inform about digestive problems, skin conditions, or liver and kidney issues. This helps ensure safe and effective treatment. This information is important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Benefits
Taxim-O Drops is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Taxim-O Drops may be taken with or without food.
How it works
Taxim-O Drops is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. Taxim-O Drops stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.
Common side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Indigestion
Not everyone gets these. Tell your doctor if any side effect bothers you or does not go away.
Safety advice
- AlcoholConsult your doctor
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Taxim-O Drops. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyConsult your doctor
The safety of Taxim-O Drops during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
- BreastfeedingSafe if prescribed
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.<BR>Avoid prolonged use of Taxim-O Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
- DrivingUnsafe
Taxim-O Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyCaution
Taxim-O Drops should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
- LiverSafe if prescribed
Taxim-O Drops is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
If you miss a dose
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regimen for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up; follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Interactions with other medicines
-Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route): Severe Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefixime. Please consult your doctor. Cefixime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). | -Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route): Severe Cefixime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefixime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefixime. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after discontinuing Cefixime. Please consult your doctor.
Storage
Store below 25°C
Product details
- Composition
- Cefixime (25mg)
- Marketer
- Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Marketer address
- Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
- Product form
- Drop
- Pack
- packet of 10 ml Drop
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- Habit forming
- No
- Country of origin
- India
Frequently asked questions
What if I give too much of Taxim-O Drops by mistake?
An extra dose of Taxim-O Drops is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Taxim-O Drops to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. An overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Taxim-O Drops?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Taxim-O Drops?
Taxim-O Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Taxim-O Drops. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Taxim-O Drops?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Taxim-O Drops on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.
My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, a barky cough, pain, and discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.
Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?
In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Can Taxim-O Drops impact my child’s digestive system?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Taxim-O Drops may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Taxim-O Drops, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Can Taxim-O Drops lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use,, and misuse of Taxim-O Drops can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
Where we deliver medicines
Medicine delivery reaches 32 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- Sanathnagar
- Amberpet
- ECIL
- Kukatpally
- Saidabad
- Uppal
- Jeedimetla
- Kachiguda
- Khairatabad
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nizampet
- Suchitra
- Tarnaka
- Vanasthalipuram
- Yousufguda
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Product information is from the manufacturer and the product label. It is for reference only and is not medical advice, so ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
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