What is the most important information I should know about cefixime?
• Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Take cefixime with food or milk if it causes stomach upset. • Measure the liquid form of cefixime with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular tablespoon, to be sure that you measure the correct dose. If you do not have one of these, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose. • Take all of the cefixime that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. • Take cefixime at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep a constant level of drug in your body. It is important to take cefixime regularly to get the most benefit. • Store the tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moisture and heat. • Store the
