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General Information on Spectracef

Spectracef is an antibiotic used for curing a wide range of bacterial infections affecting the skin, lungs, and tonsils. Spectracef contains cefditoren pivoxil and belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. Spectracef 200mg and Spectracef 400mg are the strengths of the drug, which is meant to be taken orally. This antibiotic works by inhibiting bacterial growth. Even though the symptoms may disappear after a few doses, the full course must be taken to avoid a relapse. One can buy Spectracef only to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections. It can also be used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, community acquired pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and skin infections.

Side Effects for Spectracef

You may experience side effects like headache, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, breathlessness, increase in thirst and appetite, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and swelling of limbs during the initial days of Spectracef treatment. The symptoms should disappear after few days, but if the problem persists, consult your physician or doctor. Take heed if you experience rare but serious side effects such as signs of infections like fever, sore throat, extreme tiredness, seizures, increase in heart rate, or violent mood swings. Prolonged use of Spectracef can cause a new vaginal yeast infection, oral thrush, or a severe intestinal problem. Call your doctor immediately if you notice any difference in vaginal discharge, witness white patches in the mouth, or suffer from persistent diarrhea or severe abdominal pain and cramping.

Precautions

Before you buy Spectracef, inform your pharmacist if you are allergic to cefditoren, other cephalosporin antibiotics, or penicillin. As Spectracef contains inactive milk proteins, take this drug only under your doctor’s supervision if you are lactose intolerant. When you start using Spectracef, inform your doctor if you suffer from metabolic disorders like carnitine deficiency, kidney problems, stomach or intestinal diseases, or decreased muscle mass. Lactating mothers and pregnant women should take Spectracef only if it is clearly required and under their doctor’s supervision.

Spectracef Dosage

Spectracef 200mg and Spectracef 400mg are the strengths of this drug. You can buy Spectracef only with a doctor’s prescription. The dose of the medication is decided based on the medical condition of the patient, age, and body weight. Do not take Spectracef on an empty stomach. The pill should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. If you miss a dose, take the medicine as soon as you remember it. Do not take two pills at the same time as an overdose can result in serious side effects. Spectracef should be stored at room temperature away from light, heat and moisture.

Interactions

Inform your doctor about all the prescription/non-prescription/herbal/vitamin supplements that you are using before you buy Spectracef. Tell him/her if you are using medications to reduce stomach acidity like antacids, H2 blockers, blood thinners like warfarin, probenecid, and live bacterial vaccines. This medication can reduce the effect of birth control pills and so, you should ask your pharmacist for a reliable method of birth control when using Spectracef. Spectracef usage can also affect the results of certain lab tests such are urine glucose and Coombs’ test.