Ceftibuten

Ceftibuten is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Ceftibuten is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Ceftibuten is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Burning while urinating confusion decreased urination difficult or labored breathing difficult or painful urination dizziness dry mouth fainting fever increase in heart rate lightheadedness rapid breathing shortness of breath sunken eyes thirst tightness in the chest unusual tiredness or weakness wheezing wrinkled skin Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness back, leg, or stomach pains bleeding gums blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin bloating bloody or cloudy urine bloody, black, or tarry stools chest pain chills clay-colored stools cloudy urine cough or hoarseness coughing up blood dark urine decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability diarrhea diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody difficulty with breathing or swallowing fast heartbeat feeling of discomfort feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior feeling that others can hear your thoughts feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there fever with or without chills general body swelling general feeling of tiredness or weakness high fever hives increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding increased thirst inflammation of the joints itching joint or muscle pain loss of appetite lower back or side pain muscle aches nausea or vomiting noisy breathing nosebleeds pain pale skin paralysis problems with speech or speaking prolonged bleeding from cuts puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue red or black, tarry stools red or dark brown urine red skin lesions, often with a purple center red, irritated eyes seizures severe mood or mental changes skin rash sore throat sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth sudden decrease in the amount of urine swollen lymph glands swollen or painful glands unpleasant breath odor unusual behavior unusual bleeding or bruising unusual weight loss vomiting of blood wheezing yellowing of the eyes or skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common Acid or sour stomach belching heartburn indigestion loose stools stomach discomfort, upset, or pain Rare Agitation bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste bloated, full feeling burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings change in taste constipation cracks in the skin at the corners of the mouth dry mouth excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines feeling unusually cold full feeling headache hives or welts increase in the body movements irritability itching of the vagina or genital area pain during sexual intercourse passing gas redness of the skin shivering sleepiness or unusual drowsiness sleeplessness soreness or redness around the fingernails and toenails stuffy nose thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor trouble with sleeping unable to sleep weight loss Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

It should be used cautiously in patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs. It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma).

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

400 mg (400 (400)) As recommended. PO —

9 mg/kg (9 (9)) 24 hourly children over 6 months of age and weighing 45kg or less —

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Cholera Vaccine, Live Desogestrel Dienogest Drospirenone Estradiol Ethinyl Estradiol Ethynodiol Gestodene Levonorgestrel Mestranol Methotrexate Nomegestrol Norethindrone Norgestimate Norgestrel Warfarin

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