Taxim-O is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, Taxim-O will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Taxim-O is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Do not take Taxim O Drop 10 ml if you are allergic to Taxim O Drop 10 ml or other macrolide antibiotics. Hypersensitivity reactions including shock and fatalities have been reported with Taxim O Drop 10 ml. Discontinue use if there is a reaction and reach out to your doctor immediately. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems (jaundice), muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare case, use of Taxim O Drop 10 ml can cause diarrhoea, so in case if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Taxim O Drop 10 ml and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether Taxim O Drop 10 ml harms the baby in pregnancy or not. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Taxim O Drop 10 ml.
Side Effects: Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Diarrhea
loose or frequent stools
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain
agitation
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
chest pain
chills
clay-colored stools
coma
confusion
cough
dark urine
decreased urine output
depression
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
feeling of discomfort
fever
general tiredness and weakness
headache
hives
hostility
inflammation of the joints
irritability
itching
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
lethargy
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches
muscle twitching
Nausea and vomiting
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rapid weight gain
rash
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
seizures
shortness of breath
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stupor
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
swollen glands
swollen lymph glands
tightness in the chest
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
vomiting of blood
wheezing
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
back, leg, or stomach pains
cough or hoarseness
coughing up blood
diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
difficulty with breathing
general body swelling
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
increased thirst
nosebleeds
pain paralysis
prolonged bleeding from cuts
red or black, tarry stools
red or dark brown urine
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
unpleasant breath odor
unusual weight loss
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
bloated
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
full feeling
heartburn
hives or welts
indigestion
itching of the vagina or genital area itching or pain of the genital area
pain during sexual intercourse
passing gas
redness of the skin
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
white patches with diaper rash
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
How to Store it: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Over Dose: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Precautions: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Missed Dose: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.