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 CAPINR 312.6 for 10 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
ADCEF CAPINR 312.6 for 10 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300 MG
ALDINIR 300MG CAPINR 122 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
BIOCEF 300MG CAPINR 104.68 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
CEDNIR 300MG CAPINR 171.25 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
CEFDIPAR 300MG CAPINR 81.25 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
IDINIR 300MG TABINR 125 for 4 TABLETSCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
KEFDURE 300MG CAPINR 129 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
KEFNIR 300MG CAPINR 111.82 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
RESDINIR 300MG CAPINR 183.68 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
RTIST 300MG CAPINR 116 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
SEFADIN 300MG CAPINR 160.4 for 6 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300 MG
SEFDIN 300MG CAPINR 185.3 for 6 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG
ZINIR 300MG TABINR 103.81 for 4 TABLETSCEFDINIR 300.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADCEF 125MG TAB DTINR 156 for 10 TABLET DTCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
ADCEF INSTA USE SYPINR 115 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
ADCEF LB 150MG/45MG TABINR 150 for 10 TABLETSCEFDINIR 150.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 45.0 MG
ADCEF LB 300MG/60MG TABINR 313 for 10 TABLETSCEFDINIR 300.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
ADCEF SYPINR 115 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFDINIR 125 MG
ALDINIR SYPINR 77.5 for 1 SYRUPCEFDINIR 25 MG/ML
CEFDIEL 1 GM INJINR 426.05 for 1 INJECTIONCEFDINIR 1.0 GM
CEFDIEL 125MG TABINR 370 for 10 TABLETSCEFDINIR 125 MG
CEFDIEL 250MG TAB DTINR 191.33 for 10 TABLET DTCEFDINIR 250.0 MG
CEFDIEL 500MG INJINR 250 for 1 INJECTIONCEFDINIR 500.0 MG
CEFDINIRCEFDINIR
CEFDIPAR 125MG DRY SYPINR 66.8 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
CEFRINE 125MG/20MG TAB DTINR 111.2 for 10 TABLET DTCEFDINIR 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 20.0 MG
CEFRINE 300MG/60MG CAPINR 77.4 for 4 CAPSULESCEFDINIR 300.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
CEFRINE SYPINR 71.3 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFDINIR 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 20.0 MILLIONSPORES
KEFNIR 125MG SUSPINR 73.07 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
LB NIR SYPINR 70 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFDINIR 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
OCEPH 125MG SYPINR 89.85 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
RESDINIR 125MG SUSPINR 100.77 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN 125MG SYPINR 101 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN 125MG TABINR 170 for 10 TABLETSCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN DT 125MG TABINR 120.9 for 10 TABLETSCEFDINIR 125.0 MG
SEFDIN LB 300MG/60MG TABINR 163.61 for 6 TABLETSCEFDINIR 300.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
ZEFDINIR 125MG SUSPINR 97.12 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFDINIR 125.0 MG