Kefnir 300mg Capsule

The Kefnir 300mg Capsule contains Cefdinir 300mg used to treat conditions like urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection. Cefdinir 300mg is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in children. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection

Bacterial infections

Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Urinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Acute bronchitis

It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills and chest discomfort.

Bone and joint infection

Bone infection is also called Osteomyelitis. It is caused by bacteria called staphylococcus which travels through the bloodstream to the weak area in a bone. Symptoms include fever, pain, fatigue, tenderness, redness and warmth.

Lower respiratory tract infections

Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever and headache.

Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

Infection of the swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils is called pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The infection that affects both throat and tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.

Otitis media

It is also called an ear infection. While compared with adults children are more prone to this infection. It is caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include ear pain, difficulty in sleeping, loss of balance, headache, loss of appetite and drainage of fluid from the ear.

The Kefnir 300mg Capsule is prescribed in the following indications such as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection.

The Kefnir 300mg Capsule contains Cefdinir 300mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.

The Kefnir 300mg Capsule contains Cefdinir 300mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefdinir.
• Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment, Seizures.
• The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.

• Diarrhea
• Vaginal moniliasis
• Rash
• Increased urine leukocytes
• Increased urine protein
• Decreased lymphocytes
• Glycosuria
• Increased alkaline phosphatase
• Increased eosinophils
• Increased platelets

• Can I get my child vaccinated while on the treatment with Kefnir 300mg Capsule?

Usually, antibiotics do not interfere with ingredients present in the vaccines. But it is better to avoid vaccinating until they get recover from the illness

• Can other medicines be given at the same time as Kefnir 300mg Capsule?

In some cases, the medicine may interact with each other. It is better to inform your doctor before initiating the treatment with the Kefnir 300mg Capsule.

• Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Kefnir 300mg Capsule on a long-term basis?

To check your child’s health condition. Your doctor will prescribe to get kidney and liver function tests.

Alcohol

Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor

Driving or operating machinery

Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor

Pregnancy

Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor

Breast Feeding

Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor

Kidney Problem

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Liver Disease

It is considered safe to use this medicine if you have liver dysfunctions. It does not require dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Kefnir 300mg Capsule is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor.

• You should not take the medicine if you are not susceptible to bacterial infection because it may increase the risk of developing drug-resistant bacteria.
• The use of this medicine may cause superinfection and Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.
• Antacid which is containing magnesium or aluminum interferes with the cefdinir absorption.
• Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are with a history of colitis.

• You have a history of gastrointestinal disease.
• You are not responding to the treatment.
• You are taking any concomitant medication.

The Kefnir 300mg Capsule contains Cefdinir 300mg used to treat conditions like urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection. Cefdinir 300mg is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in children. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.

Drug-Drug Interaction

BCG vaccine live

The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism.

Estradiol

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Cefdinir will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also decreases the risk of contraceptive failure.

Probenecid

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Cefdinir increases the effect of probenecid by acidic drug competition or renal tubular clearance.

Furosemide

The use of Cefdinir increases the toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk for developing nephrotoxicity.

Drug-Food Interaction

It is not clear that food may interact with medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Drug-Disease Interaction

Colitis

This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.

Kidney disease

This medicine is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urine. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. It should be used with caution in a patient with kidney disease. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's condition, dose adjustment is needed.

Seizures

Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, then will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.

Dialysis

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cephalosporin antibiotics may be removed while doing hemodialysis.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

• Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.

• The Kefnir 300mg Capsule contains Cefdinir 300mg used to treat conditions like urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection. Cefdinir 300mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth.
• This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
• Kefnir 300mg Tablet 300mg is not prescribed in children under 6 months of age.
• This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling, and breathing difficulties.