Pronunciation: fye-DAX-oh-MYE-sin
Generic Name: Fidaxomicin
Brand Name: Dificid
Dificid is used for:
Treating diarrhea caused by a certain bacteria (Clostridium difficile).
Dificid is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Dificid if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Dificid
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Dificid:
Some medical conditions may interact with Dificid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have another infection
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dificid. However, no specific interactions with Dificid are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Dificid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Dificid:
Use Dificid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Dificid by mouth with or without food.
- To clear up your infection completely, take Dificid for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Dificid, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dificid.
Important safety information:
- Do NOT take Dificid for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- Dificid only works against infections caused by a certain bacteria (Clostridium difficile); it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- Be sure to use Dificid for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- Long-term or repeated use of Dificid may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Dificid should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Dificid can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dificid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Dificid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Dificid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Dificid:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; severe or persistent constipation or stomach pain; symptoms of stomach or bowel bleeding (eg, black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like coffee grounds); unusual tiredness or weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Dificid side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Dificid:
Store Dificid at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dificid out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Dificid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Dificid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Dificid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Dificid resources
- Dificid Side Effects (in more detail)
- Dificid Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Dificid Drug Interactions
- Dificid Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Dificid - Add your own review/rating
- Dificid Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Dificid Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Dificid Consumer Overview
- Fidaxomicin Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
Compare Dificid with other medications
- Clostridial Infection
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