Cefixime pour infection

Suprax

Revu par Sid DajaniDernière mise à jour par Michael Stewart, MRPharmSDernière mise à jour 27 avr. 2023

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Before you take cefixime, make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other antibiotic.

Complete the full course, even if you feel your infection has cleared up.

The most common side-effect is diarrhoea, which is usually mild and soon passes. If it becomes severe or lasts for more than 24 hours, you should speak with your doctor.

About cefixime

Type de médicament	A cephalosporin antibiotic
Utilisé pour	Infections
Aussi appelé	Suprax®
Disponible sous forme de	Comprimés

Cefixime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means that it is active against a wide variety of bacteria. It is used to treat short-term (acute) bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, chest et throat infections, and infections de l'oreille. Cefixime treats an infection by killing the bacteria that are causing it.

Some people who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics may not be able to take cefixime, so make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other antibiotic.

Before taking cefixime

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking cefixime it is important that your doctor knows:

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine. It is particularly important that you tell your doctor if you have had a bad reaction to a penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotic.
Si vous avez des problèmes avec le fonctionnement de vos reins.
If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding. (Although cefixime is not known to be harmful to babies, it is still important that you tell your doctor if you are expecting or breastfeeding a baby.)
Si vous prenez ou utilisez d'autres médicaments. Cela inclut tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles à l'achat sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médecines complémentaires.

How to take cefixime

Before you start taking cefixime, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack. The manufacturer's leaflet will give you more information about the antibiotic and a full list of side-effects which you may experience from taking it.
You should take cefixime exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose for adults and for children over 10 years of age, is 1 or 2 tablets daily. You will be told whether to take this as a single dose each day, or as two doses, morning and evening. The dose for younger children is calculated from their age or weight. Your doctor will tell you what dose is right for you (or your child), and this information will be printed on the label of the pack to remind you.
You can take cefixime before or after food. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. If you are taking more than one dose a day, space your doses out evenly throughout the day.
Keep taking the antibiotic until the course is finished unless you are told to stop by your doctor. Taking the full course is important (even if you feel your infection has cleared up) in order to prevent the infection from coming back.
If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you remember. Try to take the correct number of doses each day.

Tirer le meilleur parti de votre traitement

Certaines personnes développent une mycose (rougeur et démangeaisons dans la bouche ou le vagin) après avoir pris une cure d'antibiotiques. Si vous pensez avoir une mycose, parlez-en à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien pour obtenir des conseils.
Si vous utilisez une contraception hormonale combinée orale (la 'pilule'), des précautions contraceptives supplémentaires telles que des préservatifs sont recommandées pendant un certain temps si vous avez des nausées (vomissements) ou de la diarrhée qui durent plus de 24 heures. Si vous avez besoin de plus de conseils à ce sujet, parlez-en à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien.
If you are having an operation or any other medical treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking an antibiotic. This is because cefixime may interfere with the results of some tests to check for sugar in urine.
Cefixime may stop the oral typhoid vaccine from working. If you are having any vaccinations, make sure the person treating you knows that you are taking this antibiotic.

Can cefixime cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with cefixime. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

C efixime side-effects	Que puis-je faire si je ressens cela ?
Diarrhée	Drink plenty of water to replace any lost fluids. If the diarrhoea continues for longer than 24 hours, or becomes severe or contains blood, let your doctor know immédiatement
Feeling sick (nausea), tummy (abdominal) discomfort, indigestion	Stick to simple foods. If you are not already doing so, try taking your doses after meals to see if it helps
Maux de tête	Buvez beaucoup d'eau et demandez à votre pharmacien de vous recommander un antidouleur approprié. Si les maux de tête persistent, informez votre médecin
Sensation de vertige	Do not drive and do not use tools or machines until you feel well

Important: if you develop an itchy rash, swollen face or mouth, or have difficulty breathing, these can be signs that you are allergic to the antibiotic. Do not take any more cefixime and speak with your doctor or go to your local accident and emergency department straightaway.

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes que vous pensez être dus à ce médicament, consultez votre médecin ou votre pharmacien pour obtenir des conseils supplémentaires.

How to store cefixime

Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.
Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur directe et de la lumière.

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Ne prenez jamais plus que la dose prescrite. Si vous soupçonnez que vous ou quelqu'un d'autre avez pris une surdose de ce médicament, rendez-vous au service des urgences de votre hôpital local. Emportez le contenant avec vous, même s'il est vide.

Ce médicament est pour vous. Ne le donnez jamais à d'autres personnes, même si leur état semble être le même que le vôtre.

Si vous achetez des médicaments, vérifiez avec un pharmacien qu'ils sont sûrs à prendre avec vos autres médicaments.

Si vous subissez une opération ou un traitement dentaire, informez la personne qui effectue le traitement des médicaments que vous prenez.

Ne conservez pas de médicaments périmés ou indésirables. Apportez-les à votre pharmacie locale qui s'en débarrassera pour vous.

Si vous avez des questions concernant ce médicament, demandez à votre pharmacien.

Signaler les effets secondaires d'un médicament ou d'un vaccin

Si vous ressentez des effets secondaires, vous pouvez les signaler en ligne via le Site web de Yellow Card.

Questions fréquemment posées

Are there any specific foods or drinks I should avoid while taking cefixime?

The article states that you can take cefixime before or after food, which suggests there are no specific foods or drinks you need to avoid. However, it also mentions that if you experience feeling sick or abdominal discomfort, sticking to simple foods and taking doses after meals might help.

What should I do if I accidentally take an extra dose of cefixime?

If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of cefixime, you should go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital immediately. Remember to take the medicine container with you, even if it is empty, to help healthcare professionals understand what has been taken.

Can cefixime affect the effectiveness of other medicines I am taking, especially over-the-counter ones?

It is important to inform your doctor, and a pharmacist if you buy any medicines, about all the medicines you are taking, including those available without a prescription and herbal or complementary medicines. This is because cefixime may interact with some other medicines, and they can advise you if they are safe to take together.

What should I do with any leftover cefixime after my course is finished?

You should not keep out-of-date or unwanted medicines. When you have finished your course of cefixime, or if you have any left over, you should take it to your local pharmacy. They will dispose of it for you safely.

How long does cefixime take to work against the infection?

The article states that cefixime treats an infection by killing the bacteria that are causing it. However, it does not specify an exact timeframe for when you will feel the effects or how long it takes for the antibiotic to completely clear the infection. It does stress the importance of taking the full course, even if you feel your infection has cleared up, to prevent it from returning.

Ces questions et réponses ont été générées à partir des informations de cet article.

Lectures complémentaires et références

Manufacturer's PIL, Suprax® Tablets 200 mg; Sanofi, Le Compendium électronique des Médicaments. Daté d'avril 2021.
Médicaments Complets BNF 89e Édition; Association Médicale Britannique et Société Royale Pharmaceutique de Grande-Bretagne, Londres.