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Adcef Suspension 30 ml, Pack of 1 Suspension
Adcef Suspension 30 ml, Pack of 1 Suspension
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Adcef Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Cefdinir, which works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall and killing the bacteria. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, rash, and headache. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CEFDINIR-125MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Adcef Suspension

Adcef Suspension belongs to a class of medication called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, heart, lungs, brain, chest, ears, skin or soft tissues. Bacterial infection is when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Adcef Suspension does not work against infections caused by a virus such as flu or a common cold.

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

Take Adcef Suspension as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Adcef Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, rash, headache or vaginal itching or discharge. Most of these side effects of Adcef Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Adcef Suspension, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Adcef Suspension. Adcef Suspension is not recommended for babies below six months of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if alert, as the Adcef Suspension may cause dizziness. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking Adcef Suspension and antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron. These may reduce the body's absorption of Adcef Suspension by the body.

Uses of Adcef Suspension

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

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Directions for Use

• Adcef Suspension can be taken with or without food.• Follow the labelled instructions or use Adcef Suspension as prescribed by the doctor.• Shake the bottle well before use.• Measure the prescribed dose using the measuring cup, dosing syringe, or dropper provided with the pack and administer it orally. • Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.

Medicinal Benefits

Adcef 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.

How Adcef Suspension Works

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

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep Adcef Suspension out of the sight and reach of children.
• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Adcef Suspension 30 ml
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Your doctor may adjust the dose of your medication, discontinue, or switch to alternative medicines to manage your symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water and caffeine-free drinks.
  • Eat more fibre by consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Avoid processed, spicy, or fatty foods.
  • Try not to skip meals, delay eating, or eat too quickly.
  • Regular exercise can help improve digestion and promote better stool movement.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Inflammation of Vagina needs immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
  • Get a physical examination and prevent wearing clothes that can hold heat and moisture.
  • Avoid using vaginal sprays or perfumed soaps that increase itching and irritation.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions, and rest well with proper medication.
  • Take a balanced diet and get regular screenings to reduce inflammation.

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Adcef Suspension, cephalosporin antibiotics, or other medicines. If you have kidney problems or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Adcef Suspension. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking Adcef Suspension. Adcef Suspension is not recommended for babies below six months of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if alert, as the Adcef Suspension may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the entire course of Adcef Suspension as your doctor prescribes for effective results. Adcef Suspension may interact with specific tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and Coomb's test, giving false-positive results. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Adcef Suspension before undergoing any tests. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking Adcef Suspension and antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron. These may reduce the body's absorption of Adcef Suspension by the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefdinirBCG vaccine
Critical
CefdinirArgatroban
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefdinirBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with BCG vaccine may reduce the effects of BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with BCG vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CefdinirArgatroban
Severe
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with argatroban may lead to increase in the effects of Argatroban.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml and Argatroban together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any side effects like chest tightness, shortness of breath, swelling of legs, or palpitations, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CefdinirBivalirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with bivalirudin may increase the effects of bivalirudin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml and Argatroban together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any side effects like chest tightness, shortness of breath, swelling of legs, or palpitations, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CefdinirHeparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with heparin may enhance the effects of heparin by anticoagulation(preventing blood from clotting).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml and Heparin can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. In case you experience aby unusual effects like lightheadedness, dizziness, unusual bruising, bleeding tendencies, blood in stools or urine, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CefdinirCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with Cholera vaccine can reduce the activity of the Cholera vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with Cholera, live attenuated together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CefdinirLepirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with lepirudin may reduce the beneficial effects of therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml and Lepirudin together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CefdinirFondaparinux
Severe
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking fondaparinux and Adcef Suspension 30 ml may increase the effects of fondaparinux.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml and Fondaparinux can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. In case you experience aby unusual effects like lightheadedness, dizziness, unusual bruising, bleeding tendencies, blood in stools or urine, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CefdinirDalteparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Adcef Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml with dalteparin together may decrease the therapeutic effects of dalteparin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Adcef Suspension 30 ml and dalteparin can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. In case you experience aby unusual effects like lightheadedness, dizziness, unusual bruising, bleeding tendencies, blood in stools or urine, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CEFDINIR-125MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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CEFDINIR-125MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Yogurt, Liver, Low-Fat Milk, Trout, Fortified Breakfast Cereal, Fish, Beef

How to manage the interaction:
Adcef Suspension 30 ml should not be taken orally with a multivitamin that contains minerals. Iron-containing products decreases the effects of Adcef Suspension 30 ml. Although there is an interaction between Adcef Suspension 30 ml and multivitamins, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. It should be taken two hours either before or after the dosage of the multivitamin with minerals.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the entire course of Adcef Suspension to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
  • Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
  • Include fibre-rich foods, which can be easily digested by your gut bacteria and help stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Adcef Suspension.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Adcef Suspension Substitute

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Adcef Suspension with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Adcef Suspension.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Adcef Suspension is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Adcef Suspension is excreted in human milk. Adcef Suspension is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Adcef Suspension may cause dizziness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Adcef Suspension.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Adcef Suspension in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Adcef Suspension with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Caution

Adcef Suspension is not recommended for babies below 6 months of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

FAQs

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

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

Adcef 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 Adcef Suspension and consult a doctor immediately.

Adcef 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 Adcef Suspension.

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
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Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/1999/50739S2LBL.PDF
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/cefdinir.html

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