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Cefditoren (200mg)

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Ceftorin 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases.

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General Information

Contains

Cefditoren (200mg)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Ceftorin 200mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. You should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Ceftorin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Ceftorin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ceftorin 200mg Tablet works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Ceftorin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ceftorin

Nausea
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Headache

How to use Ceftorin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ceftorin 200mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Ceftorin Tablet works

Ceftorin 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Ceftorin 200mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Discontinue Ceftorin 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor has prescribed Ceftorin 200mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceftorin 200mg Tablet as it may cause increased side effects.
Discontinue Ceftorin 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ceftorin 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ceftorin 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Avoid prolonged use of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Ceftorin 200mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ceftorin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Ceftorin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on use of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ceftorin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefditoren. Please consult your doctor. Cefditoren may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefditoren may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefditoren may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Moderate

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Moderate

Streptomycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceftorin 200mg Tablet effective?

Ceftorin 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ceftorin 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How should Ceftorin 200mg Tablet be taken?

Ceftorin 200mg Tablet should be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Also, food intake enhances the absorption of the medicine thereby helping in faster recovery. Remember, Ceftorin 200mg Tablet should never be taken on an empty stomach as it may trigger diarrhea (loose motions).

Can the use of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Ceftorin 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria, but it can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

What if I forget to take a dose of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

How long does Ceftorin 200mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Ceftorin 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

What if I do not get better after using Ceftorin 200mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Ceftorin 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Ceftorin 200mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. Still, you need to take this medicine for the prescribed duration to gain maximum benefit from it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cephalosporins

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Third-Generation Cephalosporins

Related lab tests

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Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1498.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 221-22.
ScienceDirect. Cefditoren. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cefditoren. Lake Forest, Illinois: TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc.; 2001. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ceftorin Tablet

Benefits of Ceftorin Tablet

Side effects of Ceftorin Tablet

How to use Ceftorin Tablet

How Ceftorin Tablet works

All substitutes for Ceftorin 200mg Tablet

Zostum-O 200mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Streptomycin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceftorin 200mg Tablet effective?

How should Ceftorin 200mg Tablet be taken?

Can the use of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

What if I forget to take a dose of Ceftorin 200mg Tablet?

How long does Ceftorin 200mg Tablet take to work?

What if I do not get better after using Ceftorin 200mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Ceftorin 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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