Ceftoren 400mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Ceftoren 400mg 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.
Ceftoren 400mg 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.
Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren Tablet
Benefits of Ceftoren Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren 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 Ceftoren
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
How to use Ceftoren 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. Ceftoren 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Ceftoren Tablet works
Ceftoren 400mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Ceftoren 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceftoren 400mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceftoren 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ceftoren 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ceftoren 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ceftoren 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on use of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Ceftoren Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren 400mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ceftoren with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cefditoren may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefditoren. If Purified Vi Polysac
Cefditoren may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefditoren.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Your doctor may monitor your blood clotting ability frequently and adjust the dose accordingly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Ceftoren 400mg Tablet effective?
Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren 400mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How should Ceftoren 400mg Tablet be taken?
Ceftoren 400mg 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, Ceftoren 400mg Tablet should never be taken on an empty stomach as it may trigger diarrhea (loose motions).
Can the use of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren 400mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren 400mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren 400mg 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 Ceftoren 400mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Ceftoren 400mg 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.
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