Patient's question:
I went to the hospital because my throat felt uncomfortable. The doctor prescribed a box of cefixime, and I'm almost finished with it. He still has a bit of a cough. This is our first time taking cefixime. I heard from others that the first time you take it, you shouldn't take the best kind. I just looked up some information. How long should cefixime be taken for?Doctor's answer:
The baby is 19 months old and has a sore throat and cough. How many days has it been on medication? If it has been taking it for many days, it might be time to stop the medication.Advice: How severe is the cough? Is the throat still comfortable now? Drink more water. Regardless of which type of cephalosporin is used, it is an anti-inflammatory drug and can cause side effects. Long-term use can lead to drug resistance. If the throat is not painful and the blood test results are normal, it would be a good idea to stop the anti-inflammatory medication for a while. If the cough still persists, consider using some lung-cleansing and blood-cooling herbs.