Adcef DT Tablet

Composition of Adcef DT Tablet

Adcef DT Tablet contains Cefdinir (125mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Adcef DT Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Bacterial infections can affect the lungs
• throat
• skin
• ears
• or urinary tract
• causing symptoms like fever
• pain
• and swelling. Adcef 125mg Tablet DT helps by stopping the growth of harmful bacteria
• which clears the infection and improves recovery. This supports faster relief from symptoms and prevents the infection from spreading or becoming severe.

How Adcef DT Tablet works

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.

How to take Adcef DT Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Adcef DT Tablet

Most side effects of Adcef DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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-

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Adcef DT Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you.

Do not take Adcef DT if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.

How to store Adcef DT Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Adcef DT Tablet

It is essential that your child completes the entire course of antibiotics. Not finishing the full dose of medicine may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection. If your child develops diarrhea as a side effect, encourage him/her to drink plenty of water. Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions. Only give Adcef 125mg Tablet DT to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses. Discontinue the medicine and seek immediate help from the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine. Your doctor has prescribed Adcef 125mg Tablet DT to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Adcef 125mg Tablet DT as it may cause increased side effects. Discontinue Adcef 125mg Tablet DT and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Cephalosporin

Chemical class:

Cephalosporins