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Cefrine Suspension
Manufactured byMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsCefdinir
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Description
Cefrine Suspension is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat, tonsils, ear, skin, etc. This medicine works by killing bacteria. It is not effective against infections caused by fungi or viruses.
Cefrine Suspension may cause some common side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms bother your child for a long time or become severe.
Cefrine Suspension can be given with or without food, as prescribed by your child's doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the type of infection and severity of your child's condition. Give this medicine to your child for the recommended duration even if he/she starts feeling better after a few doses. If you discontinue this medicine early, it may lead to antibiotic resistance (a condition where bacteria develop the ability to defeat the antibiotic intended to kill them).
Cefrine Suspension is not recommended for use if your child is allergic to it. Inform your doctor if your child has liver or kidney problems before starting the treatment with this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cefrine Suspension
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Rash
Headache
Stomach pain
Fever
Shortness of breath
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Black or Tarry stools
Uses of Cefrine Suspension
What is it prescribed for?
Acute bacterial otitis media
Acute Otitis media (AOM) is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. Cefrine Suspension is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.
Acute bacterial Sinusitis
Sinusitis is the swelling sinuses (hollow spaces located behind the forehead, nose, cheekbones, and in between the eyes). Your child may experience a stuffed nose, and pain or pressure behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. Cefrine Suspension is used to treat bacterial sinusitis.
Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. Cefrine Suspension is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis (a condition where both, the tonsils and the pharynx, are affected).
Skin and Soft tissue infections
Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Cefrine Suspension is used to treat all skin infections including abscesses (pain due to accumulation of pus) caused by bacteria.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Cefrine Suspension to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Cefrine Suspension remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Cefrine Suspension.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Cefrine Suspension is intended for use in children.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Cefrine Suspension is intended for use in children.
Allergy
Avoid giving Cefrine Suspension if your child is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Cefrine Suspension is intended for use in children.
Breast-feeding
Cefrine Suspension is intended for use in children.
General warnings
Drug resistance
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and gain the ability to defeat the antibiotics intended to kill them. Complete the entire course of treatment with Cefrine Suspension even if your child feels better after a few doses to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Use in children
Cefrine Suspension is not recommended for use in children less than 6 months of age since the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Give the missed dose of Cefrine Suspension to your child as soon as possible. If it is already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not give a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never give more than the prescribed dose to your child. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Cefrine Suspension.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide
Probenecid
Warfarin
Cholera Vaccine (live)
Disease interactions
Colitis
Cefrine Suspension can kill the helpful bacteria in your child's stomach or intestine and cause diarrhoea. Therefore, use this medicine with extreme caution if your child has stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis, as it may worsen his/her health condition.
Kidney dysfunction
Cefrine Suspension is filtered by the kidney and removed from the body through urine. Hence, maintain caution while giving Cefrine Suspension to your child if he/she has kidney problems, as it may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of side effects.
Liver impairment
Cefrine Suspension should be used with caution if your child has liver problems, as it may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of side effects.
Seizures
Cefrine Suspension should be used with caution if your child has a history of seizure episodes (fits), as this medicine can trigger seizure attacks. Your child’s doctor will adjust the dose or replace the medicine with a suitable alternative as required.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Give Cefrine Suspension to your child as instructed by the doctor. Shake the bottle well before use.
Ensure that your child completes the entire course of treatment with Cefrine Suspension to prevent re-infection. In such cases, it might be more difficult to treat infections as bacteria develop the ability to fight against antibiotics.
Consult the doctor if your child's condition is not improving or getting worse even after the first few days of treatment with Cefrine Suspension.
Check the expiry date before giving Cefrine Suspension to your child. Keep this medicine away from children and pets. Dispose of unused or expired medicine safely after the date of expiry.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Cefrine Suspension works by killing bacteria and preventing the further spread of infection.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Third generation cephalosporins, Antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H1
Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. Cefdinir for Oral Suspension. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 27 January 2022].
Drugs, H., 2022. Cefdinir: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 27 January 2022].
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Feb 2022
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