Evicef Oral Drops
Prescription Required
View available alternative with same salt composition
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Evicef Oral Drops is an antibiotic used in children to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, ears, urinary tract, and more. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, helping to relieve symptoms and clear the infection. For proper effectiveness, complete the full course as prescribed.
Evicef Oral Drops may be given with or without food. Give it regularly and give it at a fixed time each day for best results. In case your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and the duration of the treatment will depend on the type and severity of the infection. Follow the prescribed schedule and instructions given by your child’s doctor.
Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms, as they are usually caused by viruses, and antibiotics do not treat viral infections. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report them to the doctor.
Share your child’s full medical history with the doctor. Include any past allergies, heart issues, or blood disorders. Mention birth defects, airway blockages, or lung anomalies. Inform about digestive problems, skin conditions, or liver and kidney issues. This helps ensure safe and effective treatment. This information is important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Evicef Oral Drops in children
Benefits of Evicef Oral Drops for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Evicef Oral Drops is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Evicef Oral Drops in children
Evicef Oral Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Evicef
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Indigestion
How can I give Evicef Oral Drops to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Evicef Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Evicef Oral Suspension works
Evicef Oral Drops is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. Evicef Oral Drops stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Evicef Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Evicef Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Evicef Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Evicef Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Evicef Oral Drops to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regimen for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up; follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Evicef Oral Drops
₹47/Oral Suspension
Taxim-O Drops
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹82.5/oral suspension
60% costlier
Mahacef Drop
Mankind Pharma Ltd
₹63.65/oral suspension
23% costlier
Cefolac Drop
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹70.13/oral suspension
36% costlier
Abixim Drop
Abia Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
₹47.81/oral suspension
7% cheaper
Quick tips
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Only give Evicef Oral Drops to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Third-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Evicef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefixime. Please consult your doctor. Cefixime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera
Cefixime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefixime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purif
Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I give too much of Evicef Oral Drops by mistake?
An extra dose of Evicef Oral Drops is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Evicef Oral Drops to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. An overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Evicef Oral Drops?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Evicef Oral Drops?
Evicef Oral Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Evicef Oral Drops. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Evicef Oral Drops?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Evicef Oral Drops on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.
My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, a barky cough, pain, and discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.
Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?
In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Can Evicef Oral Drops impact my child’s digestive system?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Evicef Oral Drops may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Evicef Oral Drops, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Can Evicef Oral Drops lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use,, and misuse of Evicef Oral Drops can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Nationwide Children’s. Cefixime oral suspension. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2021] (online) Available from:
- About Kids Health. Cefixime. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2021] (online) Available from:
- CiplaMed. Cefixime [Prescribing Information]. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
- Cefixime [Product Information]. Montvale, NJ: Ascend Labs; 2023 [Accessed 20 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:
- Cefixime [Product Information]. Naples, FL: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2025 [Accessed 21 Apr. 2025] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Evitalife Pharma Private Limited
Address: Show Room No-5,First Floor,SS Brother Complex Near Torque Pharma vill Gullarwala Sai Road Baddi,Solan Himachal Pradesh. Pincode-173205
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
₹47
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹51.56 9% OFF
10.0 ml in 1 bottle
SOLD OUT
Available alternative with same salt composition
Taxim-O Drops
packet of 10 ml Oral Suspension
by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Get by 7pm
₹80.9
2% off
Cefixime (25mg)