Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dificid Tablet
Dificid Tablet
| Generic name | fidaxomicin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | macrolide antibiotic |
| Forms | Oral tablet (200 mg), Oral suspension (liquid), 40 mg/mL |
Dificid is a prescription macrolide antibiotic used to treat diarrhea caused by an overgrowth of bacteria called Clostridioides difficile, or 'C. diff.' It comes as a tablet or liquid that you swallow, and it only treats this specific gastrointestinal infection, not viral illnesses like colds or flu.
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