Brand Names: Lorabid, Lorabid Pulvules

Generic Name: loracarbef (Pronunciation: lor a KAR bef)

• What is loracarbef (Lorabid)?
• What are the possible side effects of loracarbef (Lorabid)?
• What is the most important information I should know about loracarbef (Lorabid)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking loracarbef (Lorabid)?
• How should I take loracarbef (Lorabid)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Lorabid)?
• What happens if I overdose (Lorabid)?
• What should I avoid while taking loracarbef (Lorabid)?
• What other drugs will affect loracarbef (Lorabid)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is loracarbef (Lorabid)?

Loracarbef is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body.

Loracarbef is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Loracarbef may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of loracarbef (Lorabid)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• seizure (convulsions);
• fever, sore throat, and joint pain with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or
• skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild itching or skin rash;
• mild nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
• warmth, redness, or tingling under your skin;
• headache;
• dizziness, drowsiness; or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

Read the Lorabid (loracarbef) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects »

What is the most important information I should know about loracarbef (Lorabid)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to loracarbef, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Duricef, Fortaz, Keflex, Omnicef, Spectracef, Suprax, and others.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillin).

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Loracarbef will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.