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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CEFDINIR-125MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Sefdin Syrup 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

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

Sefdin Syrup 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 Sefdin Syrup with probenecid (used to lower high uric acid levels) as it may increase the levels of Sefdin Syrup 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 Sefdin Syrup with other medicines.

Sefdin Syrup 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 Sefdin Syrup and consult a doctor immediately.

Sefdin Syrup 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 Sefdin Syrup.

Sefdin Syrup 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 Sefdin Syrup and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium, as these may reduce the body's absorption of Sefdin Syrup. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Sefdin Syrup.