Cefixime-clavulanate: how to take it safely
Cefixime + clavulanic acid (brands vary)
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats chest, ear, throat, urine and typhoid infections, including some that resist plain cefixime.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Finish the full course, even if you feel better.
When to take it
Take it twice a day, about 12 hours apart.
Take it with
With food, which reduces stomach upset.
What to avoid
- Stopping the course early.
- Sharing or saving leftover antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics.
Possible side effects
Diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea.
Get help if
Rash, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or trouble breathing: get urgent help. Severe watery or bloody diarrhoea, or no improvement after 2 to 3 days: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.