Cefdicare 200mg Tablet is used to treat several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefdicare 200mg Tablet does not work against infections, flu or cold symptoms caused by the virus.

Cefdicare 200mg Tablet contains Cefditoren an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. This damages the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Take Cefdicare 200mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cefdicare 200mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain and nausea. Most of these side effects of Cefdicare 200mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before starting Cefdicare 200mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics). Talk with your doctor if you have an allergy to milk. Before taking Cefdicare 200mg Tablet inform your doctor of the conditions like liver and kidney disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefdicare 200mg Tablet. Cefdicare 200mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years.

Cefdicare 200mg 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). Cefdicare 200mg 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.

• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina)

If you are allergic to Cefdicare 200mg Tablet, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine and ulcers inform your doctor before taking Cefdicare 200mg Tablet. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefdicare 200mg Tablet. The use of Cefdicare 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking Cefdicare 200mg Tablet and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Cefdicare 200mg Tablet so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Maintain a gap between Cefdicare 200mg Tablet and antacid. Cefdicare 200mg Tablet should not be given older than 65 years as it may cause an increased risk of side effects. Cefdicare 200mg Tablet should not be used in children below 12 years.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cefdicare 200mg Tablet may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), gout medicine (probenecid), antacid (ranitidine, famotidine), typhoid and cholera vaccine.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have ulcers, dialysis, kidney problems, diabetes or liver disease inform your doctor before taking Cefdicare 200mg Tablet.

• WARFARIN
• PROBENECID
• RANITIDINE
• FAMOTIDINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE

• Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Cefdicare 200mg Tablet to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 

• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 

• Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Cefdicare 200mg Tablet. 

• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cefdicare 200mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cefdicare 200mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

• Cefdicare 200mg Tablet may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. A few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.