Consuming alcohol with Buticef 400 does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Buticef 400 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.
CAUTION
Buticef 400 should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
SAFE
Buticef 400 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Buticef 400 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buticef 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Buticef 400 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Buticef 400mg Capsule
Introduction
Buticef 400 is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, and throat. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms an ... Show more
Uses of Buticef 400
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Buticef 400
Common
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
How to use Buticef 400
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Buticef 400 may be taken with or without food, but it is be ... Show more
How Buticef 400 works
Buticef 400 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.
What if you forget to take Buticef 400?
If you miss a dose of Buticef 400, 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.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Buticef 400 to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to tr ... Show more
Discontinue Buticef 400 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in ... Show more
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find bloo ... Show more
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Buticef 400 as it may cause increased side effects.
Susp: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take 2 hr before or 1 hr after meals.
Cap: May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections
Adult: 400 mg once daily for 10 days.
Child Dose
Child:
<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established
6-12 years old or <45 kg: 9 mg/kg PO qDay; 400 mg/day PO for 10 days maximum
>12 years ol ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
30-49 200 mg once daily.
5-29 100 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Ceftibuten inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is stable to hydrolysis by many beta-lactamases and has greater activity than 1st or 2nd generat ... Show more
Precaution
Hypersensitivity to penicillins; renal impairment; Porphyria. Monitor renal and haematologic status.
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with c ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Increased BUN (4%),Nausea (4%),Diarrhea (3%),Headache (3%),Increased eosinophils (3%),Decreased hemoglobin (2%),Dyspepsia (2%),Thrombocytosis ( ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
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