Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL)

Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) is a cefixime antibiotic in drop form used to treat certain bacterial infections. Each 10 mL bottle contains 25 mg of cefixime, so this product is designed for very small, carefully measured doses. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as some ear, throat, sinus, chest, and urinary tract infections. Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) will not treat viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Cefixime works by blocking bacteria from building a protective cell wall, which weakens and kills the bacteria causing the infection. In drop form, Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) lets the prescriber give a measured amount that can be swallowed easily and absorbed to start fighting the infection.

Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) is a low-strength cefixime preparation that is especially useful when a doctor needs a very small, easy-to-measure dose. Because it is a liquid drop form, it may be chosen for infants, small children, or patients who cannot swallow tablets; it is not the same as the higher-dose tablet or capsule forms used for older children and adults.

• Bacterial ear infections
• Bacterial throat or tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Some chest/respiratory infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Other infections caused by cefixime-sensitive bacteria

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Use the dropper or measuring device that comes with the medicine; do not guess the dose.
• Give the drops exactly as prescribed by the doctor, since the correct dose depends on age, weight, and infection.
• It may be taken with or without food, but giving it with food can help if it upsets the stomach.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve sooner.
• Do not share Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) with anyone else.

Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) provides 25 mg of cefixime in this bottle size, so it is a low-dose strength meant for precise pediatric or weight-based dosing. The doctor decides how often it should be taken, commonly once daily or in divided doses depending on the infection and the patient’s needs, and the total daily dose should not be increased without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Cefixime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Loose stools
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Mild rash
• Diaper-area irritation in children

• Do not use Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) if you have a known allergy to cefixime or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Tell the doctor if there is a history of penicillin allergy, because cross-allergy can occur in some people.
• Use extra caution in patients with kidney problems, since cefixime dosing may need adjustment.
• This drop form must be measured carefully; an inaccurate dose can happen if a kitchen spoon is used.
• If the patient has diarrhea during treatment, avoid self-treating with antidiarrheals until a clinician advises.
• Report a history of seizures, severe gastrointestinal disease, or liver disease before use.
• If drowsiness, dizziness, or weakness occurs, avoid activities that require alertness until you know how the medicine affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Carbamazepine
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics unless prescribed together by a clinician

Store Taxim-O 25 mg Drop (10 mL) tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.