Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT

Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 50 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 50 mg Tablet DT may be prescribed for infections such as ear, throat, urinary tract, and some respiratory infections when a doctor decides cefixime is appropriate.

How it works: Cefixime works by blocking bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which makes the bacteria unable to survive and multiply. In Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT form, the tablet is taken by mouth so the medicine can be absorbed and start fighting the infection in the body.

Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT is a low-strength cefixime tablet, which can help a doctor tailor treatment for children or for patients who need smaller, more precise doses. Because it is 50 mg per tablet, it is not the same as higher-strength cefixime products and may be used when a prescriber wants a dose that is easier to adjust and monitor.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Some respiratory tract infections
• Other cefixime-susceptible bacterial infections

• Take Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; if your doctor says it is suitable to disperse, follow the specific instructions on the pack or from your pharmacist.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times each day if your doctor has prescribed more than one dose daily.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before it is done.
• Do not use it for a viral infection, and do not share it with anyone else.

Each Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT provides 50 mg of cefixime per tablet. The exact schedule can vary, and it may be taken once daily or divided into smaller doses depending on the infection and the patient's age, weight, and kidney function; the prescriber decides the total daily amount and whether it should be split. Do not exceed the amount your doctor prescribes, because the safe maximum depends on the individual treatment plan rather than on self-adjusting the tablet.

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

Common side effects of Cefixime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Loose stools
• Headache
• Gas or bloating

• Do not take Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT if you have a known allergy to cefixime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, or a severe penicillin allergy unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because cefixime doses may need adjustment.
• Use caution if you have a history of severe diarrhea or colitis, since antibiotics can sometimes trigger it.
• Tell your clinician about any bleeding disorder or if you take blood thinners, because cefixime can occasionally affect clotting tests.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this tablet.
• This product is an antibiotic, so it will not treat flu, COVID-19, or other viral infections.
• If the tablet is being used in a child, dosing should be based on weight and the prescriber’s instructions, not on tablet splitting alone.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Probenecid
• Live bacterial vaccines such as typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics prescribed at the same time unless your doctor specifically instructs it

Store Taxim-O 50 mg Tablet DT in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct heat, and keep it out of reach of children.