Safenir 300mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, heart, lungs, brain, chest, ears, skin, and soft tissues. Bacteria infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and multiply quickly. It can infect any part of the body. It does not work against infections caused by viruses such as flu or the common cold.

Safenir 300mg Tablet contains Cefdinir, a cephalosporin 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 bacteria.

Safenir 300mg Tablet to be given as prescribed by your doctor. Use it for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for your child based on their medical condition. In some cases, your child may experience diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, rash, and abnormal stools. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if your child is allergic to Safenir 300mg Tablet, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours if you are giving this medicine to your child with other medicines like antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements, and multivitamins containing iron. It is not recommended for infants under 6 months of age as the safety and efficacy were not established.

Safenir 300mg Tablet contains Cefdinir, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat several bacterial infections. Cefdinir is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thus, it damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Abnormal stools
• Rash

Safenir 300mg Tablet is administered orally by measuring the prescribed dose using the measuring cup. Shake well before each use to mix the contents properly.

Please tell your doctor if the child is allergic to Safenir 300mg Tablet, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, or any of its ingredients. If your child has diabetes, kidney or liver problems, a weak immune system or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before giving this medicine. It is not recommended for babies below six months of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.  You are recommended to complete the entire course of Safenir 300mg Tablet as your doctor prescribes for effective results. Safenir 300mg Tablet may interact with specific tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and Coomb’s test, giving false-positive results. Therefore, please inform your doctor that the child takes it before undergoing any tests. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between giving Safenir 300mg Tablet and antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron. These may reduce the body's absorption of this medicine.

• After completing the entire course of Safenir 300mg Tablet, give probiotics under the doctor's guidance to restore any healthy bacteria that may have been killed in the intestines. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
• Giving certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi to a child can restore the good bacteria in the intestine.
• Fibre-rich foods can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your child's diet.
• Make sure the child drinks plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Safenir 300mg Tablet.