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Dificid For Oral Suspension Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fidaxomicin 40mg/mL; granules for oral susp after reconstitution; mixed berry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Macrolide antibiotic.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—20; Susp—150mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Dificid For Oral Suspension Indications
Indications
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea.
Dificid For Oral Suspension Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use tabs. ≥18yrs: 200mg twice daily for 10 days.
Children
<6months: not established. Use oral susp. Give twice daily for 10 days (w. oral dosing syringe). 6months–<18yrs (4–<7kg): 80mg; (7–<9kg): 120mg; (9–<12.5kg): 160mg; (≥12.5kg): 200mg (as oral susp or tabs if able to swallow).
Dificid For Oral Suspension Contraindications
Not Applicable
Dificid For Oral Suspension Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dificid For Oral Suspension Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not effective for treating other types of infections (minimal systemic absorption). Known macrolide allergy. Discontinue if severe hypersensitivity reactions occur. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Dificid For Oral Suspension Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dificid For Oral Suspension Interactions
Not Applicable
Dificid For Oral Suspension Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Adults: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, GI hemorrhage, anemia, neutropenia; Children: pyrexia, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, increased aminotransferases, rash.
Dificid For Oral Suspension Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dificid For Oral Suspension Note
Not Applicable
Dificid For Oral Suspension Patient Counseling
See Literature
