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Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CEFDINIR-125MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension contains Cefdinir a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Cefdinir is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. 

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Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension contains Cefdinir, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

You are not recommended to take Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension with probenecid (used to lower high uric acid levels) as it may increase the levels of Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension in blood and increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhoea, kidney problems, vomiting and nausea. However, please consult your doctor before taking Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension with other medicines.

Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or if you notice blood or mucus in stools, avoid taking Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension and consult a doctor immediately.

Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension may interfere with urine test (for sugar) and Coomb’s test (blood test) giving false-positive results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension.

Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension is not used to treat viral infections. Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic which is used to treat only bacterial infections.

You are advised to maintain a time gap of minimum 2 hours between taking Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium as they may reduce the absorption of Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension by the body. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Zefnir 125mg Oral Suspension.