Taxim-O 200

Tablet · Alkem
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Taxim-O 200 is a tablet made by Alkem that contains Cefixime 200 mg. Cefixime is a antibiotic (cephalosporin): treats infections such as typhoid, urine infections and throat or chest infections.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Cefixime200 mg

What it is used for

Treats infections such as typhoid, urine infections and throat or chest infections.

How it works

A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic used for typhoid, urinary infections, throat and ear infections and gonorrhoea.

How to take it

Usually 200 mg twice a day or 400 mg once a day, with or without food. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe watery diarrhoea
  • Rash with blistering
  • Swelling of face or breathing trouble

Be careful

Finish the course. Can cause loose motions.

Other medicines and interactions

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin; a small number of people react to both. May affect warfarin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (13)

Zifi 200Mahacef 200Milixim 200Cefix-200Safexim 200Ceftas-200Gramocef O 200Cefolac 200Cefi-200Maxicef-O 200Omnicef O 200Ziprax 200 DTC Tax-O 200

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Taxim-O 200?

Taxim-O 200 is a tablet by Alkem containing Cefixime 200 mg.

What is Taxim-O 200 used for?

Treats infections such as typhoid, urine infections and throat or chest infections.

How should I take Taxim-O 200?

Usually 200 mg twice a day or 400 mg once a day, with or without food. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Taxim-O 200?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Severe watery diarrhoea, rash with blistering, swelling of face or breathing trouble.

Does Taxim-O 200 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Taxim-O 200 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Taxim-O 200?

Brands with the same composition: Zifi 200, Mahacef 200, Milixim 200, Cefix-200, Safexim 200, Ceftas-200, Gramocef O 200, Cefolac 200, Cefi-200, Maxicef-O 200, Omnicef O 200, Ziprax 200 DT. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.