About Cefixime
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
An antibiotic for typhoid, urine infections and some throat and chest infections.
How to take it
Take it once or twice a day as advised, with or without food. Finish the full course.
Common side effects
- Loose stools, belly pain.
Call your doctor if
- Rash, swelling of the face or breathing difficulty.
- Severe or bloody diarrhoea.
Take care
Tell the doctor about any penicillin or cephalosporin allergy.
From our clinic: Typhoid fever can take a few days to settle even on the right antibiotic.