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Cefditoren Pivoxil Oral - Cefditoren - Oral Generic Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cefditoren Pivoxil Oral
- Spectracef
- seff-dih-TOR-en
Read Before Using Cefditoren Pivoxil Oral (precautions)
- This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions.
Cefditoren Pivoxil Oral Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature (77 degrees F) away from light and moisture.
- Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.
Medicinal Applications
- Cefditoren is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections (for example, respiratory infections, skin infections).
Possible Side Effects
- Diarrhea, headache, nausea, or vomiting may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.
Cefditoren Pivoxil Oral Miscellaneous Notes
- This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
- Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
- A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Usage Instructions
- Take this medication by mouth usually twice daily with meals, or as directed by your doctor.
- The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
- Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
- Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
- Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
- Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
- Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 10 days.