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.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Your body will best absorb cefditoren if you take it with food.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
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numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling;
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seizure (black-out or convulsions);
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a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or
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urinating more or less than usual.
Less serious side effects may include:
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:
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.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about cefditoren.
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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