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About Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's belongs to a class of drugs called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's does not work against infections, flu or cold symptoms caused by the virus.

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's contains Cefditoren an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Most of these side effects of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before starting Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics). Talk with your doctor if you have an allergy to milk. Before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's inform your doctor of the conditions like liver and kidney disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years.

Uses of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's contains cefditoren 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 is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

Directions for Use

Take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina)

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine and ulcers inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. The use of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's can cause diarrhea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Maintain a gap between Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's and antacid. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's should not be given older than 65 years as it may cause an increased risk of side effects. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's should not be used in children below 12 years.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), gout medicine (probenecid), antacid (ranitidine, famotidine), typhoid and cholera vaccine.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have ulcers, dialysis, kidney problems, diabetes or liver disease inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • PROBENECID
  • RANITIDINE
  • FAMOTIDINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • CHOLERA VACCINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

  • Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. Few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.  

About Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's belongs to a class of drugs called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's does not work against infections, flu or cold symptoms caused by the virus.

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's contains Cefditoren an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Most of these side effects of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before starting Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics). Talk with your doctor if you have an allergy to milk. Before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's inform your doctor of the conditions like liver and kidney disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years.

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Composition

CEFDITOREN-200MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

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Uses of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's contains cefditoren 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 is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

Side Effects of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina)

Directions for Use

Take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine and ulcers inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. The use of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's can cause diarrhea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Maintain a gap between Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's and antacid. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's should not be given older than 65 years as it may cause an increased risk of side effects. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's should not be used in children below 12 years.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • PROBENECID
  • RANITIDINE
  • FAMOTIDINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • CHOLERA VACCINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. Few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.