Ceftibuten and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with ceftibuten.
Multivitamins With Minerals Ceftibuten
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ceftibuten and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain zinc may interfere with the absorption of ceftibuten into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. You should take multivitamin with minerals at least three hours after taking ceftibuten. Talk to a healthcare professional if you are not sure whether a product contains something that could potentially interact with your medication or if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Ceftibuten Food
Moderate Food Interaction
The following interaction applies only if you are taking ceftibuten (brand name Cedax) in the liquid formulation: Food may reduce the absorption of ceftibuten from the liquid (suspension) formulation, which may lead to lower blood levels of the medication and possibly reduced effectiveness. Therefore, it should be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before or one hour after a meal. If you are taking the capsule formulation, you may take it with or without food. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Ceftibuten drug interactions
There are 34 drug interactions with ceftibuten.
Ceftibuten disease interactions
There are 6 disease interactions with ceftibuten which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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