Question
My baby is four years old and has taken an excessive dose of cefixime. I am inquiring about potential side effects.
Answer
The four-year-old child is taking various medications for pneumonia or asthma, including cefixime. Upon inquiry, taking an additional half packet of cefixime should not cause severe side effects, but precautions should still be taken to observe the child closely and ensure adequate hydration to reduce the burden on the liver and kidneys.