Cefditran 200 mg Tablet Substitute
Composition:
CEFDITOREN-200MG
Uses:
Treatment of Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Cefditran 200 mg Tablet contains cefditoren, 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 is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Cefditran 200 mg Tablet interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.
Cefditran 200 mg Tablet is used to treat several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes).
Cefditran 200 mg Tablet can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria, but it can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach and lead to diarrhea. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
You are not recommended to take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet with warfarin (blood thinner) as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, please consult your doctor before taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet with other medicines.
No, Cefditran 200 mg Tablet is not used to treat viral infections. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic which is used to treat only bacterial infections.
You are not recommended to stop taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cefditran 200 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cefditran 200 mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
Usually, Cefditran 200 mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. Though, it may take few days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms totally.
Yes, Cefditran 200 mg Tablet is effective in the treatment of bacterial infections if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. However, it may cause some side effects like indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and nausea.
Cefditran 200 mg Tablet should be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it.
If you forget to take a dose of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one. If you're unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Consult the doctor if you do not get better even after completing the course of treatment. Also, let the doctor know if your condition worsens during treatment.
The common side effects of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet may include indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.