Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL)

Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL) is an antibiotic syrup that contains cefixime, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, in a 30 mL bottle. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like the common cold or flu. Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL) may be prescribed for infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, or other doctor-confirmed bacterial infections. The pineapple flavor is meant to make the oral syrup easier to take, especially for children or adults who have trouble swallowing tablets.

How it works: Cefixime works by stopping bacteria from building the cell wall they need to survive and multiply. In syrup form, Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL) lets the medicine be measured and swallowed easily, which can help patients take the full prescribed course.

Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL) is a liquid oral formulation, which can be easier to swallow than capsules or tablets and may be helpful when accurate dose adjustment is needed. Because this product is a 30 mL bottle, the prescriber may choose it for short-course treatment or for patients who need a measured liquid form rather than a solid dosage form. The exact dose depends on the infection being treated, the patient’s age and weight, and kidney function.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Doctor-confirmed bacterial infections

• Shake the Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL) bottle well before each dose.
• Measure the syrup with an oral syringe, dosing cup, or other accurate measuring device.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, with or without food, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Complete the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better early.
• Do not use it for viral infections such as colds or flu.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each bottle of Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple provides 30 mL of cefixime oral suspension, and the amount you take per dose is based on the doctor’s prescription. It may be taken once daily or divided into two doses depending on the infection and the patient’s needs, but the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber and should not be exceeded. This is a prescription antibiotic, so the doctor decides the exact dose, duration, and whether this 30 mL bottle is enough for the full course.

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 cramping
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Mild rash

• Tell your doctor if you have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy before using Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL).
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because cefixime dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not use this antibiotic for a viral illness, since it will not help and may contribute to resistance.
• Diarrhea can happen with cefixime; seek help if it is severe, persistent, or bloody.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners and seizure medicines.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before starting this syrup.
• Keep the bottle out of reach of children, since liquid medicines can be mistaken for juice because of the pineapple flavor.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Carbamazepine
• Probenecid
• Live oral typhoid vaccine

Store Taxim-O Syrup Pineapple (30 mL) at room temperature as directed on the label, keep the bottle tightly closed, and do not use it after the expiration date.