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Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Cefdinir (300mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
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Product introduction
Adcef 300mg Capsule 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.
 
Adcef 300mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. 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. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but 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 rash, allergic reaction, nausea, 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. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
Uses of Adcef Capsule
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Adcef Capsule
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 Adcef
Increased urine leukocytes
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Vaginal moniliasis
Abdominal pain
Vaginal inflammation
Protein in urine
Increased gamma-glutamyltransferase
High lymphocyte count
Lymphocytopenia
Microhematuria
How to use Adcef Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Adcef 300mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Adcef Capsule works
Adcef 300mg Capsule 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
UNSAFE
Adcef 300mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adcef 300mg Capsule 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
Adcef 300mg Capsule 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 Adcef 300mg Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Adcef 300mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Adcef 300mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adcef 300mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adcef 300mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adcef 300mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.