It usually takes about 7 to 14 days to consume alcohol after taking Cefixime capsules. Cefixime capsules belong to the cephalosporin class of drugs, this kind of drug contains disulfide structure or its similar active group, during the consumption of alcohol or food containing alcohol, will cause disulfiram-like reaction, this reaction occurs rapidly, and in severe cases can cause death. The disulfiram-like reaction refers to the disulfiram structure interferes with the catabolism of alcohol, resulting in the accumulation of acetaldehyde in the body, which triggers a series of systemic reactions such as facial flushing, panic, angina pectoris, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, and dyspnea. If patients need to take cephalosporins, taking into account the half-life of the drug, it should be noted that before and after taking the drug 7 to 14 days to avoid ingesting alcohol, so as not to cause serious consequences. Adverse reactions of cefixime capsules include shock, allergy-like symptoms (including dyspnea, generalized flushing, angioneurotic edema, urticaria, etc.), skin lesions, blood disorders, renal dysfunction, colitis, etc. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product and its components or other cephalosporins. If patients need to use cephalosporins, it is recommended that they take them under the guidance of a doctor, and not blindly, so as not to cause adverse consequences.