Cefditoren is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Cefditoren is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections that can cause bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, or skin infection.

Cefditoren may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not take cefditoren if you are allergic to milk protein (not lactose intolerance), or if you have a carnitine deficiency (a lack of a certain chemical in the body).

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Cefditoren works best if you take it with food.

Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Cefditoren will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.

This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefditoren.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Usual Adult Dose for Bronchitis:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 400 mg orally twice a day for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired: 400 mg orally twice a day for 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

200 mg orally twice a day for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

Uncomplicated: 200 mg orally twice a day for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bronchitis:

12 years or older:
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 400 mg orally twice a day for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:

12 years or older:
Community-acquired: 400 mg orally twice a day for 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

12 years or older: 200 mg orally twice a day for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin and Structure Infection:

12 years or older:
Uncomplicated: 200 mg orally twice a day for 10 days

You should not take cefditoren if you have an allergy to milk protein (not lactose intolerance) or a carnitine deficiency (a lack of a certain chemical in the body). Talk with your doctor if you are unsure.

You should not use cefditoren if you are allergic to cefditoren or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor (Raniclor);

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefotetan (Cefotan);

• cefpodoxime (Vantin);

• cefprozil (Cefzil);

• ceftibuten (Cedax);

• cefuroxime (Ceftin);

• cephalexin (Keflex); or

• cephradine (Velosef), and others.

To make sure cefditoren is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• liver disease;

• if you allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins); or

• if you are malnourished.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether cefditoren passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and seizure (convulsions).

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from light and excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).

Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website (http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p) for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.

It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. http://www.upandaway.org

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Ask your doctor before using an antacid or stomach acid reducer, and use only the type your doctor recommends. Some stomach medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb cefditoren.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Cefditoren may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;

• a seizure (convulsions);

• fever, swollen glands, rash or itching, joint pain, or general ill feeling;

• swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short or breath;

• easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums); or

• severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Common side effects of cefditoren may include:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

• indigestion, stomach pain;

• headache; or

• vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

• probenecid; or

• a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with cefditoren, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Keep all appointments with your doctor

Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking cefditoren.

If you are diabetic and test your urine for sugar, use Clinistix or TesTape (not Clinitest) to test your urine while taking this medication.If you test your blood for sugar, check with your doctor or pharmacist to recommend the best product to use while taking this medication.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.