Ingredient

Cefixime Hydrate

Cefixime is an antibiotic component used to treat gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M222863

What does it do?

Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat various bacterial infections. It is primarily aimed at treating bacterial infections occurring in the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and more.

Cefixime interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, preventing bacteria from growing or multiplying. As a result, the bacteria causing the infection are killed or inhibited, leading to symptom improvement.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Cefixime is effective against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria compared to other cephalosporin antibiotics. Additionally, it can be administered orally, making it convenient to use.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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