BIOCEF 300MG CAP

Overview

BIOCEF 300MG CAP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

BIOCEF 300MG CAP is composed of: CEFDINIR (300.0 MG)

Cefdinir is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefdinir is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body

Usage

CEFDINIR is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Middle Ear, Bone Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

BIOCEF 300MG CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for BIOCEF 300MG CAP and its Constituents

• Your doctor has prescribed Cefdinir to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better Discontinue Cefdinir and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn’t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• If you’re on blood thinners, Cefdinir can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
• You should not use Ceftin if you are allergic to cefuroxime or to similar antibiotics, such as cefdinir (Omnicef), cefprozil (Cefzil), cephalexin (Keflex), and others.Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor.
• Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Ceftin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
• Take Ceftin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.You may take Ceftin tablets with or without meals.
• Do not crush the tablet or it could have an unpleasant bitter taste.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFDINIR over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

CEFDINIR : Mouth Ulcer, Diaper Rash, Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chest Pain, Cough, Loose Motion, Shortness Of Breath, Pain With Urination, Throat Soreness, Weakness (generalized), Decreased Taste

Serious Side-Effects

CEFDINIR : Chills, Fever, Head Headache, Pain With Sexual Intercourse (male), Pain With Sexual Intercourse (female), Vagina Discharge Or Mucus

Rare Side-Effects

CEFDINIR : Heartburn, Indigestion, Muscle Pain, Itchy Skin, Hives, Back Pain, Legs Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Gums Bleeding, Body Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Pale Skin, Sneezing, Runny Nose, Eyes Discoloration, Body Discoloration

Food Interactions

Cefdinir and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain iron may interfere with the absorption of cefdinir and reduce its effectiveness

Disease Interactions

CEFDINIR can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Renal Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Liver Failure, Seizure

Technical Classification

CEFDINIR is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for BIOCEF 300MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ADCEF 300MG CAP	INR 312.6 for 10 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
ADCEF CAP	INR 312.6 for 10 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300 MG
ALDINIR 300MG CAP	INR 122 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
BIOCEF 300MG CAP	INR 104.68 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
CEDNIR 300MG CAP	INR 171.25 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
CEFDIPAR 300MG CAP	INR 81.25 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
IDINIR 300MG TAB	INR 125 for 4 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
KEFDURE 300MG CAP	INR 129 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
KEFNIR 300MG CAP	INR 111.82 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
RESDINIR 300MG CAP	INR 183.68 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
RTIST 300MG CAP	INR 116 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
SEFADIN 300MG CAP	INR 160.4 for 6 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300 MG
SEFDIN 300MG CAP	INR 185.3 for 6 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG
ZINIR 300MG TAB	INR 103.81 for 4 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADCEF 125MG TAB DT	INR 156 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
ADCEF INSTA USE SYP	INR 115 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
ADCEF LB 150MG/45MG TAB	INR 150 for 10 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 150.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 45.0 MG
ADCEF LB 300MG/60MG TAB	INR 313 for 10 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
ADCEF SYP	INR 115 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFDINIR 125 MG
ALDINIR SYP	INR 77.5 for 1 SYRUP	CEFDINIR 25 MG/ML
CEFDIEL 1 GM INJ	INR 426.05 for 1 INJECTION	CEFDINIR 1.0 GM
CEFDIEL 125MG TAB	INR 370 for 10 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 125 MG
CEFDIEL 250MG TAB DT	INR 191.33 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFDINIR 250.0 MG
CEFDIEL 500MG INJ	INR 250 for 1 INJECTION	CEFDINIR 500.0 MG
CEFDINIR		CEFDINIR
CEFDIPAR 125MG DRY SYP	INR 66.8 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
CEFRINE 125MG/20MG TAB DT	INR 111.2 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 20.0 MG
CEFRINE 300MG/60MG CAP	INR 77.4 for 4 CAPSULES	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
CEFRINE SYP	INR 71.3 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 20.0 MILLIONSPORES
KEFNIR 125MG SUSP	INR 73.07 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
LB NIR SYP	INR 70 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
OCEPH 125MG SYP	INR 89.85 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
RESDINIR 125MG SUSP	INR 100.77 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN 125MG SYP	INR 101 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN 125MG TAB	INR 170 for 10 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN DT 125MG TAB	INR 120.9 for 10 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN LB 300MG/60MG TAB	INR 163.61 for 6 TABLETS	CEFDINIR 300.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
ZEFDINIR 125MG SUSP	INR 97.12 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	CEFDINIR 125.0 MG