Cefdinir (125mg)
It is best if you give Adcef 125mg Tablet DT to your child an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. However, switch to giving it with food if your child develops a stomach upset. Make sure to adhere to the dose, time, and way mentioned by your doctor as it is advised depending upon the type and severity of the infection. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.Adcef 125mg Tablet DT may have some mild side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away on their own. However, if these side effects persist or start bothering your child, speak to your child’s doctor immediately.Make sure the doctor knows if your child has ever suffered from any allergies, heart diseases, blood problems, birth defects, airway blockage, lung disorder, digestive troubles, skin problems, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Sharing your child’s entire medical history will make it easier for the doctor to decide the most appropriate doses and design your child’s treatment plan.
Adcef 125mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-Common side effects of Adcef
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Adcef 125mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Adcef 125mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the bacteria to survive. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Related Warnings
Adcef 125mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adcef 125mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Adcef 125mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Adcef 125mg Tablet DT is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
No. Safety and efficacy data in neonates and infants less than 6 months of age have not yet been established, so avoid giving it to kids younger than 6 months of age.
Infant formula does not cause any significant interference with the absorption of Adcef 125mg Tablet DT. Therefore, this medicine can be given with oral nutrition supplements (infant formula or baby milk).
Even though an extra dose of Adcef 125mg Tablet DT is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Adcef 125mg Tablet DT to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, severe gastrointestinal infections, blood cell count abnormalities, impaired glucose in blood, and electrolyte abnormalities. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
No, Adcef 125mg Tablet DT can cause disturbed glucose levels in the blood. Therefore, it is not advised to give Adcef 125mg Tablet DT if your child is diabetic.
Adcef 125mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Adcef 125mg Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
It is not advised to give Adcef 125mg Tablet DT with oral iron therapy as it binds to iron preparation in your child’s digestive system and can result in reddish stools.
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
The color of the mucus cannot be used to understand whether your child needs antibiotics or not. It is normal for the mucus to change color during a common cold infection.
Diarrhea is a common side effect of antibiotics because apart from killing the bad bacteria, antibiotics may unintentionally kill the good ones too. On top of that, children often have a sensitive stomach which increases the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Adcef 125mg Tablet DT, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
