Zefdinir Benefits & Uses

Zefdinir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Tonsillitis
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Ear Infection
Skin Infections

Zefdinir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zefdinir Related Warnings

Is the use of Zefdinir safe for pregnant women?

Zefdinir is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zefdinir safe during breastfeeding?

Zefdinir does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefdinir on the Kidneys?

Zefdinir rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zefdinir on the Liver?

Zefdinir is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefdinir on the Heart?

You can take Zefdinir without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zefdinir with Other Drugs

Zefdinir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium Carbonate

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Probenecid

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Magnesium hydroxide

Magaldrate

Zefdinir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zefdinir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zefdinir

Is this Zefdinir habit forming or addictive?

Zefdinir is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zefdinir. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zefdinir is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Zefdinir is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zefdinir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zefdinir

Taking Zefdinir with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefdinir

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zefdinir with alcohol.

Unknown