What is the most important information I should know about cefditoren?
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Do not take cefditoren if you are allergic to milk protein (not lactose intolerance), or if you have a carnitine deficiency (a lack of a certain chemical in the body). Talk with your doctor if you are unsure. |
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotic.
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Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefditoren will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. |
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefditoren.
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Your body will best absorb cefditoren if you take it with food. |
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Avoid taking cefditoren at the same time that you take any type of antacid or stomach acid reducer. |
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What is cefditoren?
Cefditoren is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called cephalosporins. Cefditoren fights bacteria in the body.
Cefditoren is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections that can cause bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, or skin infection.
Cefditoren may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefditoren?
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Do not take cefditoren if you are allergic to milk protein (not lactose intolerance), or if you have a carnitine deficiency (a lack of a certain chemical in the body). Talk with your doctor if you are unsure. |
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Do not use cefditoren if you have ever had an allergic reaction to: |
- a cephalosporin antibiotic, such as Keflex, Ceclor, Duricef, Ancef, Omnicef, Claforan, Maxipime, Suprax, Cefobid, Ceftin, Fortaz, and others; or
- a penicillin antibiotic, such as Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Dynapen, Bicillin, Pen-Vee K, Veetids, Omnipen, Totacillin, Ticar, and others.
Before taking cefditoren, tell your doctor if you have:
- kidney disease;
- liver disease; or
- if you are malnourished or otherwise not receiving proper nutrition.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use cefditoren, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefditoren.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
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It is not known whether cefditoren passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
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Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old. |
How should I take cefditoren?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
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Take each dose with a full glass of water. |
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Your body will best absorb cefditoren if you take it with food. |
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Do not take cefditoren at the same time as you take an antacid (such as Tums, Maalox, Mylanta, or Rolaids) or other stomach acid reducers (such as Tagamet, Axid, Pepcid, or Zantac). These other medicines may make it harder for your body to absorb cefditoren. |
Take cefditoren as prescribed at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day. This will keep a constant level of the drug in your body.
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Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefditoren will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. |
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Store cefditoren at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. |
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. |
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and seizure (convulsions).
What should I avoid while taking cefditoren?
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Avoid taking cefditoren at the same time that you take any type of antacid or stomach acid reducer. |
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What are the possible side effects of cefditoren?
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Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. |
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Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: |
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling;
- seizure (black-out or convulsions);
- a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or
- urinating more or less than usual.
Less serious side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation;
- white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
- dry mouth, appetite changes;
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
- muscle pain;
- swelling in your hands or feet;
- runny nose, sore throat;
- mild skin rash or itching; or
- vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect cefditoren?
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:
- a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
- probenecid (Benemid); or
- a medication to reduce stomach acid, such as cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), ranitidine (Zantac), or nizatidine (Axid).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with cefditoren. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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