Is cefditoren (Spectracef) still available?

Cefditoren (Spectracef), including the generic form, is no longer available in the United States.

Why was cefditoren (Spectracef) discontinued?

It is unclear why the makers of cefditoren (Spectracef) decided to stop producing this medication.

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Q: What is cefditoren (Spectracef)?

Cefditoren (Spectracef) is a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from making their own protective covering. It is a third-generation cephalosporin, like [cefpodoxime](https://www.goodrx.com/cefpodoxime) and [cefdinir](https://www.goodrx.com/cefdinir).

Generic Spectracef

Used for Bacterial Infection, Pneumonia, Skin Infection

Cefditoren (Spectracef) is a cephalosporin antibiotic that treats bacterial infections of the lungs (bronchitis and pneumonia) and throat (strep throat and tonsillitis). It is no longer available in the U.S.

Reviewed by:

Aileen Chu, PharmD, BCPS

Michelle Nguyen, PharmD

Last reviewed on May 31, 2021

What is Cefditoren (Spectracef)?

Drug facts

Common Brands	Spectracef(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Cephalosporin antibiotic
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	Lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Spectracef(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Cephalosporin antibiotic

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

Lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

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Avg retail price

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$209.20

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Common questions about Cefditoren

Cefditoren is a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from making their own protective covering. It is a third-generation cephalosporin, like cefpodoxime and cefdinir.

Cefditoren, including the generic form, is no longer available in the United States.

It is unclear why the makers of Cefditoren decided to stop producing this medication.