Cedax Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: CEFTIBUTEN - ORAL
Pronounced: (seff-tib-YOU-ten)

Cedax Oral Side Effects

Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

dark urine
persistent nausea/vomiting
yellowing eyes/skin
black stool
change in the amount of urine
joint pain

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

new signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
easy bleeding/bruising
tiredness
fast/pounding heartbeat
seizures
mental/mood changes (such as confusion)

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop:

persistent diarrhea
abdominal or stomach pain/cramping
blood/mucus in your stool

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: