Fidaxomicin
Generic name: fidaxomicin [ fye-DAX-oh-MYE-sin ]
Brand name: Dificid
Dosage forms: oral granule for reconstitution (40 mg/mL); oral tablet (200 mg)
Drug class:Macrolides
What is fidaxomicin?
Fidaxomicin is a macrolide antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Fidaxomicin is used to treat diarrhea caused by infection with Clostridium difficile.
Fidaxomicin is for use in adults and children at least 6 months old.
Fidaxomicin works differently from other medicines because it passes into your stomach and intestines without being absorbed into your bloodstream.
Fidaxomicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Fidaxomicin should not be used to treat infections that are not related to Clostridium difficile. fidaxomicin is for use only to treat diarrhea caused by infection with Clostridium difficile.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as fever, chills, flu symptoms, mouth sores, pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating, bloody or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to fidaxomicin or other macrolide antibiotics, such as azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.
Fidaxomicin should not be used to treat infections that are not related to Clostridium difficile. This medicine is for use only to treat diarrhea caused by infection with Clostridium difficile. Fidaxomicin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fidaxomicin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 months old.
How should I take fidaxomicin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take fidaxomicin with or without food.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Carefully follow directions when measuring the dose for a child. Fidaxomicin doses are based on weight in children.
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