Cefixime is not recommended to be used freely when you have a cold because of the low incidence of bacterial infections causing colds. However, if a cold is caused by sensitive bacteria, you can take Cefixime, but the patient needs to take into account their own situation and use the drug under the guidance of a doctor.
Upper respiratory tract infections may be caused by viral infections, sudden changes in climate, low immunity, anemia and other factors, the incidence of bacterial infections is low, it is not recommended to use cephalosporin antibiotics at will.
Cefixime belongs to the beta-lactam antibiotics, used for the treatment of cefixime-sensitive streptococcus genus, such as pneumococcus, gonococcus, Escherichia coli and other bacterial infections. If a patient has an upper respiratory tract infection due to bacterial infection, cefixime can be taken to help control inflammation and improve prognosis.
Some patients may experience adverse reactions such as rash, dry mouth, dizziness, tinnitus, generalized flushing during the administration of Cefixime, and the medication should be discontinued promptly in case of obvious abnormal and uncomfortable symptoms.
Patients in the use of cefixime treatment, need to clarify whether the cephalosporin drugs allergy, if belongs to the contraindication group can not use cefixime.
You need to combine your own situation, under the guidance of the doctor to use the drug.