Manufacturers

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition

Cefditoren (200mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Torocef O 200mg Tablet works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Torocef O 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Description

Torocef O 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases.Torocef O 200mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. You should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Torocef O 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Torocef O 200mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Torocef O 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Torocef O 200mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Torocef O 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Torocef O 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Torocef O 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torocef O 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION

Torocef O 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torocef O 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on use of Torocef O 200mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Torocef O 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging Detail

strip of 6 tablets

Package

Strip

Qty

6

Product Form

Tablet

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Chemical Class :: Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Primary Use

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Common Side Effect

Nausea | Indigestion | Stomach pain | Diarrhea | Headache

Alcoholinteraction

SAFE

Pregnancyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lactationinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CAUTION

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

Q A

Q. Is Torocef O 200mg Tablet effective?::: Torocef O 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Torocef O 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.| Q. How should Torocef O 200mg Tablet be taken?::: Torocef O 200mg Tablet should be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Also, food intake enhances the absorption of the medicine thereby helping in faster recovery. Remember, Torocef O 200mg Tablet should never be taken on an empty stomach as it may trigger diarrhea (loose motions).| Q. Can the use of Torocef O 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, the use of Torocef O 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Torocef O 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria, but it can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.| Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Torocef O 200mg Tablet?::: If you forget a dose of Torocef O 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.| Q. How long does Torocef O 200mg Tablet take to work?::: Usually, Torocef O 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.| Q. What if I do not get better after using Torocef O 200mg Tablet?::: Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.| Q. Can I stop taking Torocef O 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Torocef O 200mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. Still, you need to take this medicine for the prescribed duration to gain maximum benefit from it.

How It Works

Torocef O 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Marketer Details

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

Reference

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