Ultracef

Ultracef is a prescription medication used to treat infections of the urinary tract, skin, and throat. Ultracef belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. These work to kill bacteria.

This medication comes as an oral (by mouth) tablet, capsule, and liquid (suspension). It is usually taken 1 to 2 times a day, with or without food. If Ultracef causes an upset stomach, take Ultracef with food or milk.

Common side effects of Ultracef include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Ultracef is a prescription medication used to treat infections of the urinary tract, skin, and throat (such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis). 

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ultracef for oral suspension and other antibacterial drugs, Ultracef for oral suspension should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Serious side effects have been reported with Ultracef. See the "Ultracef Precautions" section.

Common side effects of Ultracef include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• mild rash
• dyspepsia (indigestion)

This is not a complete list of Ultracef side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.