CEFDINIR 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. The bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. CEFDINIR does not work against infections caused by a virus such as flu or a common cold.
CEFDINIR contains 'Cefdinir' a cephalosporin 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 bacteria.
Take CEFDINIR as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CEFDINIR 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 CEFDINIR do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to CEFDINIR, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking CEFDINIR. CEFDINIR is not recommended for babies below 6 months of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as CEFDINIR may cause dizziness. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking CEFDINIR and antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron. These may reduce the absorption of CEFDINIR by the body.
Bacterial infections
CEFDINIR contains Cefdinir a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Cefdinir is 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 interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
If you are allergic to CEFDINIR, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking CEFDINIR. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking CEFDINIR. CEFDINIR is not recommended for babies below 6 months of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as CEFDINIR may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFDINIR as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. CEFDINIR 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 CEFDINIR before undergoing any tests. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking CEFDINIR and antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron. These may reduce the absorption of CEFDINIR by the body.
Drug-Drug Interaction: CEFDINIR may interact with drugs used to lower high uric acid levels (probenecid).
Drug-Food Interaction: CEFDINIR should be taken 2 hours before or after taking foods containing iron, antacids containing magnesium or aluminium, which may affect CEFDINIR effectiveness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney problems or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking CEFDINIR.
Interaction of CEFDINIR with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using CEFDINIR.
CEFDINIR is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
It is unknown whether CEFDINIR is excreted in human milk. CEFDINIR is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
CEFDINIR may cause dizziness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking CEFDINIR.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of CEFDINIR in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Take CEFDINIR with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
CEFDINIR is not recommended for babies below 6 months of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking CEFDINIR as it may interfere with urine test (for sugar) and Coomb’s test (blood test).
Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have cell wall). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.