Indications & Uses
Cefexta Forte is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Cefdinir is a semisynthetic third generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic. It kills bacteria over a broad range, working against many of the common pathogens that cause infection, including beta-lactamase producing strains such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus mirabilis. Like other cephalosporins, Cefexta kills bacteria by stopping them from building their cell walls.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The total daily dose of Cefdinir for all infections is 600 mg. The schedule is given below.
Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
300 mg two times daily or 600 mg once daily, for 5 to 10 days.
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Acute Bacterial Otitis Media, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
300 mg two times daily or 600 mg once daily, for 10 days.
Community Acquired Pneumonia
300 mg two times daily, for 10 days.
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Listed with the infections above.
Powder for Oral Suspension
For children, the total daily dose for all infections is 14 mg/kg body weight, up to a maximum of 600 mg per day. The schedule for the oral suspension in paediatric patients is as follows.
Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
7 mg/kg two times daily or 14 mg/kg once daily, for 5 to 10 days.
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
7 mg/kg two times daily or 14 mg/kg once daily, for 10 days.
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
7 mg/kg two times daily, for 10 days.
Reconstitution of the powder for suspension
Shake the bottle well first so the powder does not clog. Add 40 ml (8 x 5 ml spoonful) of boiled and cooled water, measured with the 5 ml spoon provided, then shake well until all the powder is dispersed. Use the reconstituted suspension within 10 days of preparation if it is kept at room temperature, or within 14 days if it is kept in a refrigerator. Shake the bottle well before each use.
Side Effects
Common side effects may include diarrhea, vaginal thrush, nausea and vomiting, headache, and skin rash, among others.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Ridicef, like other broad-spectrum antibiotics, should be used cautiously in people with a history of colitis. In patients with reduced kidney function, whether temporary or persistent (creatinine clearance below 30 ml/min), the total daily dose of Ridicef should be lowered.
Contraindications
Cefdinir should not be used in patients who are known to be allergic to cephalosporin-class antibiotics.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Its pregnancy category is B, though there are no adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women, so Cefdinir should be used in pregnancy only when clearly needed. In studies where a single 600 mg dose was given, it was not detected in breast milk.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep Cefdinir at room temperature and away from light. Once the suspension has been reconstituted, you can use it for 7 days if it's kept at room temperature, or for 14 days if it's kept in the refrigerator (2-8°C). Always keep the bottle tightly closed.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Cefexta Forte 250 mg
What is Cefexta Forte 250 mg Powder For Suspension?
Cefexta Forte 250 mg Powder For Suspension is a medicine that contains Cefdinir. It is made by Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Third generation cephalosporins group of medicines.
What is Cefexta Forte used for?
Cefexta Forte is used for: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, Otitis Media.
What are the side effects of Cefexta Forte?
Common side effects may include diarrhea, vaginal thrush, nausea and vomiting, headache, and skin rash, among others.
Can I take Cefexta Forte during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Its pregnancy category is B, though there are no adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women, so Cefdinir should be used in pregnancy only when clearly needed. In studies where a single 600 mg dose was given, it was not detected in breast milk. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Cefexta Forte?
Keep Cefdinir at room temperature and away from light. Once the suspension has been reconstituted, you can use it for 7 days if it's kept at room temperature, or for 14 days if it's kept in the refrigerator (2-8°C).
Can I take other medicines with Cefexta Forte?
Some medicines can interact with Cefdinir, for example: Iron, Ferrous Sulphate, Magnesium Hydroxide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Cefexta Forte?
Cefexta Forte is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.