Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Pedixim Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Pedixim to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Pedixim and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Pedixim can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Pedixim and what is it used for?
Pedixim is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Q. Is Pedixim used for diarrhea?
Pedixim has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Pedixim a cephalosporin?
Yes, Pedixim belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.

Q. Is Pedixim safe for infants?
Safety of Pedixim in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.

Q. Is Pedixim a penicillin?
Pedixim is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Q. Does Pedixim cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Pedixim. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

Q. Does Pedixim cause constipation?
Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Pedixim. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Pedixim.

Q. Does Pedixim cure chlamydia?
Pedixim is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Pedixim contain penicillin?
Pedixim is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Pedixim cover pseudomonas?
No, Pedixim is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Pedixim. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Q. Does Pedixim contain sulfur?
No, Pedixim does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.

Q. Does Pedixim cure syphilis?
Pedixim is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Q. Does Pedixim cure gonorrhea?
Pedixim can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Pedixim treat typhoid?
Pedixim is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Pedixim in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Pedixim affect birth control?
There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Pedixim may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Pedixim.

Q. Can I take Pedixim with azithromycin?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Pedixim and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pedixim and doxycycline together?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Pedixim and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pedixim with paracetamol?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Pedixim and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pedixim with folic acid?
Folic acid can be taken with Pedixim as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.