Dificid

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Dificid.

Intestinal problems: The safety of fidaxomicin has not been established for people with inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis). Talk to your doctor if you have inflammatory bowel disease because it may increase the risk of side effects.

Kidney Disease: If you have severe kidney disease or if your kidney function is severely reduced, discuss with your doctor how Dificid may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dificid, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Liver disease: If you have severe liver disease or if your liver function is severely reduced, discuss with your doctor how Dificid may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dificid, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Pregnancy: The safety of using fidaxomicin during pregnancy has not been established. Dificid should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Dificid, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if fidaxomicin passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Dificid, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using fidaxomicin has not been established for children younger than 18 years of age.