What is the most important information I should know about cefditoren?
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.
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.
Your body will best absorb cefditoren if you take it with food.
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?
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.
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:
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.
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.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old.
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