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Composition:

CEFDINIR-125MG

Uses:

Kefnir Suspension is used to treat various bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Kefnir Suspension are as follows:<br/>• Treats respiratory tract infections: Kefnir Suspension helps manage bronchitis and pneumonia by eliminating bacteria in the lungs and airways.<br/>• Treats ear, sinus, throat, and tonsil infections: Kefnir Suspension clears infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.<br/>• Treats skin infections: Kefnir Suspension is effective against bacterial infections of the skin and underlying tissues.<br/>• Works as an antibiotic: Kefnir Suspension kills bacteria by disrupting their cell wall formation, stopping their growth and spread.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Kefnir Suspension contains Cefdinir, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat several bacterial infections. Cefdinir is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against 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 damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

FAQs

Kefnir Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, heart, lungs, brain, chest, ears, skin or soft tissues.

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

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

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

Kefnir Suspension may interfere with the urine test (for sugar) and the Coombs test (for 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 Kefnir Suspension.

Kefnir Suspension is not used to treat viral infections; it is an antibiotic used only to treat bacterial infections.

You are advised to maintain a time gap of at least 2 hours between taking Kefnir Suspension and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium, as these may reduce the body's absorption of Kefnir Suspension. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Kefnir Suspension.