Taxim O 200 mg Tablet

Taxim O 200 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of cefixime in each tablet. Cefixime belongs to the third-generation cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Taxim O 200 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as those affecting the ears, throat, urinary tract, and some respiratory infections when the bacteria are expected to respond to cefixime. This 200 mg tablet is a standard prescription strength and is used when a doctor determines that this amount is appropriate for the infection and the patient.

How it works: Cefixime works by blocking bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which causes the bacteria to die or stop growing. Because Taxim O 200 mg Tablet is an oral tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help treat the infection from within.

Taxim O 200 mg Tablet is a mid-strength cefixime tablet that can fit common dosing plans because each tablet provides 200 mg in a convenient swallowable form. Since there are no other Taxim O strengths or forms listed here, this tablet is the product version available for prescription use, and a doctor may choose it when 200 mg at a time matches the needed treatment plan.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain bronchial or respiratory infections
• Other susceptible bacterial infections

• Swallow Taxim O 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Take it at evenly spaced times each day if your prescriber has instructed more than one dose daily.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Taxim O 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of cefixime. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the type and severity of the infection, your age, kidney function, and your doctor’s instructions; in some treatment plans this strength may be taken once daily or divided into two doses, with the maximum daily amount set by the prescriber and the product labeling. Do not change the schedule on your own, because the right dose for Taxim O 200 mg Tablet is individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefixime may include:

• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Headache
• Gas or indigestion
• Mild rash
• Dizziness

• Do not use Taxim O 200 mg Tablet if you have a known serious allergy to cefixime or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Tell your clinician if you have had a serious penicillin allergy, because cross-reactions can happen in some people.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since cefixime dosing may need adjustment.
• Diarrhea can occur with cefixime; contact a doctor right away if it becomes severe or contains blood.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners and seizure medicines.
• This is a prescription antibiotic and should not be used for viral infections or shared with others.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it, avoid driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Carbamazepine
• Probenecid
• Live oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics unless specifically prescribed together

Store Taxim O 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.