Suprax

Generic name:cefixime [ sef-IX-eem ]
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 21, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Suprax?

Suprax is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Suprax is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Suprax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take Suprax if you are allergic to Suprax, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Keflex, Omnicef, and others. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillins.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Suprax or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor (Raniclor);

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefdinir (Omnicef);

• cefditoren (Spectracef);

• cefpodoxime (Vantin);