Fidaxomicin is an antibiotic. It’s used for treating Clostridioides difficile infections. It works by stopping bacteria from making RNA.
You can get it as 200 mg tablets with a coating. You should take 200 mg twice a day for 10 days. Each bottle has 20 pills.
You should take these pills with water and just swallow them whole. You need to finish the whole treatment, even if you feel better. Fidaxomicin should not be used in children under 2 years of age, and it should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless recommended by a healthcare professional.
You might get sick to your stomach, throw up, have diarrhea, or feel stomach pain. Just make sure you follow the doctor’s orders for the best results.
