Dificid

Generic name:fidaxomicin [ fye-DAX-oh-MYE-sin ]
Drug class:Macrolides

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Feb 28, 2021.

What is Dificid?

Dificid is a macrolide antibiotic that works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Dificid is used to treat diarrhea caused by infection with Clostridium difficile.

Fidaxomicin works differently from other medicines because it passes into your stomach and intestines without being absorbed into your bloodstream.

Dificid is for use in adults and children at least 6 months old.

Warnings

Dificid 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.

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.

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 Dificid if you are allergic to fidaxomicin or other macrolide antibiotics, such as azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.

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