Cefixime 200mg was prescribed three times a day for 3 days. Is it safe?
Cefixime 200mg was prescribed three times a day for 3 days. Is it safe?
- Asked
- 1 Jul 2014 by anonymousboss
- Updated
- 1 July 2014
- Topics
- tonsillitis/pharyngitis, cefixime, upper respiratory tract infection, prescription
Added 1 Jul 2014:
Its for throat infection with cold of 3 day duration. I've also already taken erythromycin once.
Responses (1)
Interesting since colds are viral and antibiotics get rid of bacteria not viruses. Why are you asking if its safe? Because of the three times a day or do you have another reason? It is usually given twice a day, but for a longer period of time. Your pharmacist would not have filled it if it wasn't safe.

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- Cefixime Information for Consumers
- Cefixime Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Cefixime (detailed)
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