Antimicrobials
Cefixime

Cefixime

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

  • High concentration in biliary tract thus potential for affecting gut flora

  • C. difficile risk is high

  • Potential for dysbiosis of microbiome (decreased diversity, colonization with ESBL)

  • Thrush, vaginal candida infections

Concentration: 20 mg/mL

Taste: Very Good

Not all strengths of oral liquids are listed nor be available on the CHEO Formulary

  • 400 mg

Tablets or capsules are preferred especially over an unpleasant tasting oral liquid.

Not all strengths of oral tablets/capsules are listed and they are not all available on the CHEO Formulary.