Spectrum of Cefixime - CefspanCefspan (cefixime) is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by the micro-organisms susceptible to cefixime. Infections caused by the following micro-organisms can be effectively treated with Cefspan.

List of Microorganisms Susceptible to Cefspan (Cefixime)

  • Streptococcus sp.
  • Streptococcus pneumonia
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Neisseria meningitides
  • Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis Escherichia coli
  • Klebsiella sp.
  • Serratia sp.
  • Proteus sp.
  • Providencia sp.
  • Morganella morganii
  • Haemophilus influenza
  • Haemophilus parainfluenza
  • Salmonella sp.
  • Shigella sp.
  • Aeromonas hydrophila
  • Pasteurella multocida
  • Citrobacter freundii
  • Citrobacter amalonaticus
  • Citrobacter diversus
  • Enterobacter sp.
  • Acinetobacter Iwoffi
  • Yersinia enterocolitica
  • Campylobacter jejuni

Important Information for Patients

Micro-organisms included in the above list are disease (infection) causing bacteria. Cefspan is an antibacterial so it is only effective to treat bacterial infections. Do not take Cespan to treat viral infections. Common cold is a good example of a viral infection and Cefspan (cefixime) should not be used to treat this type of infections.

 Do not take any medicine (an antibiotic e.g. Cefspan), supplements or any other drug to treat any disease or medical condition without consulting your physician.

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