Ceftibuten

Ceftibuten belongs to a class of antibiotics known as cephalosporin. It treats mild to severe cases of bacterial infections. It functions by killing the sensitive bacteria.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as difficulty in breathing and urinating, dizziness, fatigue, thirst, drying of the mouth, fever, fainting, abdominal pain, coughing blood, diarrhoea, hives, swelling, back pain, paleness, skin rash, bad breath, vaginal bleeding or increased menstrual flow. In case the reactions continue or worsen over time, seek medical help immediately.

Before using this medication inform your doctor of the following conditions. If you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Ceftibuten, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have allergies to foods, medicines, substances, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby and you have clotting/kidney/stomach/bowel disorder.

Your dosage for Ceftibuten should be prescribed by the doctor based on your condition. This medication is available in oral capsule and suspension form. The usual adult dosage is about 400 mg, taken every 24 hours over a period of 10 days.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Allergic Reaction

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Procadax 90mg syrup is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Ceftibuten, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ceftibuten as ingredient

• Procadax 90Mg Syrup

  Fulford India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Ceftibuten is a third stage cephalosporin drug used to treat bacterial infection. This medication prevents the completion of bacterial cell walls, by attaching to the penicillin binding proteins. This ensures that the peptidoglycan synthesis does not occur.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.