Spectracef

Generic name:cefditoren [ CEF-di-tor-en ]
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 6, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Spectracef?

Spectracef is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Spectracef is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections that can cause bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, or skin infection.

Spectracef may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take Spectracef if you are allergic to milk protein (not lactose intolerance), or if you have a carnitine deficiency (a lack of a certain chemical in the body).

Before taking this medicine

You should not take Spectracef if you have an allergy to milk protein (not lactose intolerance) or a carnitine deficiency (a lack of a certain chemical in the body). Talk with your doctor if you are unsure.

You should not use Spectracef if you are allergic to Spectracef or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor (Raniclor);

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefotetan (Cefotan);

• cefpodoxime (Vantin);

• cefprozil (Cefzil);

• ceftibuten (Cedax);

• cefuroxime (Ceftin);

• cephalexin (Keflex); or

• cephradine (Velosef), and others.

To make sure Spectracef is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• liver disease;

• if you allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins); or

• if you are malnourished.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor...