Cefixime trihydrate, commonly known as cefixime, is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. Here are its primary uses:

1. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):

   • Cefixime is effective in treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.

2. Respiratory Infections:

   • It is used for respiratory infections, including bronchitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.

3. Ear Infections:

   • Cefixime is prescribed for otitis media (middle ear infections) caused by Haemophilus influenzae.

4. Gonorrhea:

   • It is effective against uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing isolates).