Ceftin

• Side effects may include:
  Diaper rash in infants, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

Ceftin has also been reported to occasionally cause allergic reactions, blood disorders, colitis, kidney and liver problems, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), peeling skin, seizures, severe blisters in the mouth and eyes, and impaired blood clotting.

Why should Ceftin not be prescribed?

Ceftin should not be prescribed if you have a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Special warnings about Ceftin

Inflammation of the bowel (colitis) has been reported with the use of Ceftin; therefore, if you develop diarrhea while taking this medication, notify your doctor.

Continued or prolonged use of Ceftin may result in an overgrowth of bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a second infection. You should take this drug only when it is prescribed by your doctor, even if you have symptoms like those of a previous infection. Tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems. If you do, the drug must be used cautiously.

If you are allergic to penicillin you may also be allergic to Ceftin. Make sure your doctor is aware of any allergies you have.

Cephalosporin antibiotics such as Ceftin sometimes trigger a tendency to bleed, especially in people with liver or kidney damage, individuals who are malnourished, those on long courses of antibiotic therapy, and people taking blood-thinning medications. If you fall into one of these categories, the doctor will monitor you carefully.

The safety and effectiveness of Ceftin have not been studied in people with kidney failure. If you have kidney problems, your doctor will need to monitor you carefully.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Ceftin

It is important to consult your doctor before taking this drug with probenecid, a gout medication.

If diarrhea occurs while taking Ceftin, consult your doctor before taking an antidiarrhea medication. Certain drugs, such as atropine sulfate and diphenoxylate hydrochloride, may cause your diarrhea to become worse.