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CEFDITOREN-200MG
ORAL
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Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063.
Other Info - CEF0021

FAQs

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections.
Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's can cause diarrhea in children. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria, but it can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach and lead to diarrhea. If your child has diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your paediatrician tells you to.

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Pregnancy

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Breast Feeding

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Driving

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if your child has a liver impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this before using Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if your child has a kidney impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this before using Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is safe for children above two months if prescribed by the doctor. The safety and effectiveness of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's in children below two months have not been established.

About Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is an antibiotics medicine used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is used in treating mild to moderate infections of the skin, throat, and lungs such as pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes) caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's contains Cefditoren an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's may cause certain side effects in your child such as indigestion, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's should be taken as advised by your doctor. Before giving it to your child, mix the contents of the container with the boiled water and then administer it. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's to the child. Generally, the dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician depending upon the type and severity of the infection.

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor about liver and kidney disease. Let your doctor know if your child has pre-existing renal or liver disease. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition including his current medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. 

Uses of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

Bacterial Infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's contains cefditoren. It is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections in children. Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Directions for Use

Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's comes in the form of granules. Firstly Shake the container and open the cap. Add freshly boiled and cooled water up to the mark of the container and mix well. Add more water if required to make a 30 ml suspension. This reconstituted liquid should be given within 7 days of preparation.

Side Effects of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

As Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's is an antibiotic, it can cause drug resistance. Hence, do not stop giving Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's to your child even if he/she feels better. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefditorenBCG vaccine
Severe
CefditorenCholera, live attenuated
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • CHOLERA VACCINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your child’s diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
  • Fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Cefditran 200 mg Tablet 6's.