Cefditoren

The Basics

What is Cefditoren?

Cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like bronchitis; pneumonia; and infections of the skin, throat, and tonsils.

Brand names for Cefditoren

Spectracef

How Cefditoren is classified

Anti-Infective Agents, Antibacterial Agents, Cephalosporins

Cefditoren During Pregnancy

Cefditoren pregnancy category

Category BNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Cefditoren while pregnant

N/A

Taking Cefditoren While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Cefditoren?

Although no information is available on the use of cefditoren during breastfeeding, cephalosporins are generally not be expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with cephalosporins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Cefditoren is acceptable in nursing mothers.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Although no information is available on the use of cefditoren during breastfeeding, cephalosporins are generally not be expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with cephalosporins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Cefditoren is acceptable in nursing mothers.

Possible effects of Cefditoren on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Cefditoren

Ceftibuten.