1. health and fitness
2. disease

What do I need to do when I get home from
the hospital?
Although you may be feeling better, there are a few things you
should do to lower the chances of being infected again or
spreading C. difficile to others.
Take DIFICID exactly as prescribed by your doctor and
pharmacist. Do not skip doses or stop before you finish
taking all the tablets
Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom
and before preparing food
– People who live with you should wash their hands often,
as well
If your diarrhea comes back or gets worse after you get home,
tell your doctor right away
Follow your doctor’s instructions
If you have any questions, please consult with
your doctor or other healthcare professional.
Important Safety Information
IFICID is contraindicated in patients with
D
hypersensitivity to fidaxomicin
DIFICID should not be used for systemic infections
Acute hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema,
dyspnea, pruritus, and rash) have been reported. In
the event of a severe reaction, discontinue DIFICID
Only use DIFICID for infection proven or strongly
suspected to be caused by C. difficile. Prescribing
DIFICID in the absence of a proven or strongly
suspected C. difficile infection is unlikely to provide
benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the
development of drug-resistant bacteria
The most common adverse reactions reported
in clinical trials are nausea (11%), vomiting (7%),
abdominal pain (6%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage
(4%), anemia (2%), and neutropenia (2%)
This is not a complete list of all side effects. If you
experience these or other symptoms, contact your
healthcare professional right away. You are encouraged to
report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the
FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088
(1-800-332-1088).
Please see Important Safety Information above
and accompanying full prescribing information.
© 2013 Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jersey City, NJ 07302 April 2013 20226
Frequently asked questions
about DIFICID® (fidaxomicin)
tablets for the treatment of
Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea (CDAD)
A guide for patients and caregivers
Why has my doctor prescribed DIFICID?
Your doctor has prescribed DIFICID to treat your CDAD.
Continue taking DIFICID until your full course of therapy
is complete. This brochure will provide answers to some
common questions about CDAD and DIFICID. Be sure to talk
with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about
your illness or treatment.
DIFICID is a prescription antibacterial drug used in adults 18 years
or older to treat diarrhea caused by a certain bacteria called
Clostridium difficile.
DIFICID should be used only to treat bacterial infections that are
caused by or strongly suspected to be caused by Clostridium difficile.
Not taking DIFICID exactly as directed by your doctor may decrease its
effectiveness or increase the chance that bacteria become resistant to
DIFICID or other antibacterial drugs.
Please see Important Safety Information
on back cover and accompanying full
prescribing information.
What to know about Clostridium
difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD)
What is Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea (CDAD)?
CDAD is diarrhea caused by a germ called Clostridium difficile, also
known as C. difficile.
Most cases of CDAD occur in patients taking, or who have recently
taken, antibiotics for another illness. The most common symptoms
of a C. difficile infection include:
Watery diarrhea
What to know about DIFICID
What is DIFICID?
DIFICID is a drug for the treatment of CDAD. It is prescribed to adults
aged 18 and older. DIFICID treats only CDAD and should not be used to
treat any other infection.
You may be at risk of CDAD and its recurrence* if you:
Are taking or have recently taken antibiotics for another illness
Are aged 65 or older
Were recently admitted to a hospital or other healthcare facility
Fever
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Belly
pain and tenderness
Have a weakened immune system
Have had a prior CDAD episode
*Recurrence means your symptoms come back after you finish your treatment.
How do I take DIFICID?
What can I do to help prevent the spread
of CDAD?
Make
sure that all doctors, nurses, and other healthcare
providers wash their hands with soap and water before and
after caring for you
Only
take antibiotics exactly as directed by your doctor
Be
sure to wash your own hands often, especially after using
the bathroom and before eating
Visitors
should wash their hands before they enter your room
and as they leave your room
Ask
the nurse if visitors need to wear protective gowns and
gloves when they visit you
The dosage of DIFICID is one 200 mg tablet by mouth twice daily for 10 days.
DIFICID may be taken with or without food.
What important information should I know
about DIFICID?
DIFICID is contraindicated and should not be used in patients who are
allergic to fidaxomicin.
DIFICID treats only CDAD and should not be used to treat any
other infection.
Although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy,
DIFICID should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not taking
all the medication as directed may:
Decrease the effectiveness of DIFICID
Increase the chances that the bacteria will become resistant
and not be treatable by DIFICID or other drugs in the future
If you do not see your healthcare providers wash
their hands, please ask them to do so.
Please see Important Safety Information on back cover and
accompanying full prescribing information.
What are the possible side effects
associated with taking DIFICID?
The most common adverse reactions are nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, decrease in
the number of red blood cells, and a low number of neutrophils
(type of white blood cell). If you develop these or other signs and
symptoms, please let your doctor or nurse know right away.
What to know about Clostridium
difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD)
What is Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea (CDAD)?
CDAD is diarrhea caused by a germ called Clostridium difficile, also
known as C. difficile.
Most cases of CDAD occur in patients taking, or who have recently
taken, antibiotics for another illness. The most common symptoms
of a C. difficile infection include:
Watery diarrhea
What to know about DIFICID
What is DIFICID?
DIFICID is a drug for the treatment of CDAD. It is prescribed to adults
aged 18 and older. DIFICID treats only CDAD and should not be used to
treat any other infection.
You may be at risk of CDAD and its recurrence* if you:
Are taking or have recently taken antibiotics for another illness
Are aged 65 or older
Were recently admitted to a hospital or other healthcare facility
Fever
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Belly
pain and tenderness
Have a weakened immune system
Have had a prior CDAD episode
*Recurrence means your symptoms come back after you finish your treatment.
How do I take DIFICID?
What can I do to help prevent the spread
of CDAD?
Make
sure that all doctors, nurses, and other healthcare
providers wash their hands with soap and water before and
after caring for you
Only
take antibiotics exactly as directed by your doctor
Be
sure to wash your own hands often, especially after using
the bathroom and before eating
Visitors
should wash their hands before they enter your room
and as they leave your room
Ask
the nurse if visitors need to wear protective gowns and
gloves when they visit you
The dosage of DIFICID is one 200 mg tablet by mouth twice daily for 10 days.
DIFICID may be taken with or without food.
What important information should I know
about DIFICID?
DIFICID is contraindicated and should not be used in patients who are
allergic to fidaxomicin.
DIFICID treats only CDAD and should not be used to treat any
other infection.
Although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy,
DIFICID should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not taking
all the medication as directed may:
Decrease the effectiveness of DIFICID
Increase the chances that the bacteria will become resistant
and not be treatable by DIFICID or other drugs in the future
If you do not see your healthcare providers wash
their hands, please ask them to do so.
Please see Important Safety Information on back cover and
accompanying full prescribing information.
What are the possible side effects
associated with taking DIFICID?
The most common adverse reactions are nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, decrease in
the number of red blood cells, and a low number of neutrophils
(type of white blood cell). If you develop these or other signs and
symptoms, please let your doctor or nurse know right away.
What to know about Clostridium
difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD)
What is Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea (CDAD)?
CDAD is diarrhea caused by a germ called Clostridium difficile, also
known as C. difficile.
Most cases of CDAD occur in patients taking, or who have recently
taken, antibiotics for another illness. The most common symptoms
of a C. difficile infection include:
Watery diarrhea
What to know about DIFICID
What is DIFICID?
DIFICID is a drug for the treatment of CDAD. It is prescribed to adults
aged 18 and older. DIFICID treats only CDAD and should not be used to
treat any other infection.
You may be at risk of CDAD and its recurrence* if you:
Are taking or have recently taken antibiotics for another illness
Are aged 65 or older
Were recently admitted to a hospital or other healthcare facility
Fever
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Belly
pain and tenderness
Have a weakened immune system
Have had a prior CDAD episode
*Recurrence means your symptoms come back after you finish your treatment.
How do I take DIFICID?
What can I do to help prevent the spread
of CDAD?
Make
sure that all doctors, nurses, and other healthcare
providers wash their hands with soap and water before and
after caring for you
Only
take antibiotics exactly as directed by your doctor
Be
sure to wash your own hands often, especially after using
the bathroom and before eating
Visitors
should wash their hands before they enter your room
and as they leave your room
Ask
the nurse if visitors need to wear protective gowns and
gloves when they visit you
The dosage of DIFICID is one 200 mg tablet by mouth twice daily for 10 days.
DIFICID may be taken with or without food.
What important information should I know
about DIFICID?
DIFICID is contraindicated and should not be used in patients who are
allergic to fidaxomicin.
DIFICID treats only CDAD and should not be used to treat any
other infection.
Although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy,
DIFICID should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not taking
all the medication as directed may:
Decrease the effectiveness of DIFICID
Increase the chances that the bacteria will become resistant
and not be treatable by DIFICID or other drugs in the future
If you do not see your healthcare providers wash
their hands, please ask them to do so.
Please see Important Safety Information on back cover and
accompanying full prescribing information.
What are the possible side effects
associated with taking DIFICID?
The most common adverse reactions are nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, decrease in
the number of red blood cells, and a low number of neutrophils
(type of white blood cell). If you develop these or other signs and
symptoms, please let your doctor or nurse know right away.
What do I need to do when I get home from
the hospital?
Although you may be feeling better, there are a few things you
should do to lower the chances of being infected again or
spreading C. difficile to others.
Take DIFICID exactly as prescribed by your doctor and
pharmacist. Do not skip doses or stop before you finish
taking all the tablets
Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom
and before preparing food
– People who live with you should wash their hands often,
as well
If your diarrhea comes back or gets worse after you get home,
tell your doctor right away
Follow your doctor’s instructions
If you have any questions, please consult with
your doctor or other healthcare professional.
Important Safety Information
IFICID is contraindicated in patients with
D
hypersensitivity to fidaxomicin
DIFICID should not be used for systemic infections
Acute hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema,
dyspnea, pruritus, and rash) have been reported. In
the event of a severe reaction, discontinue DIFICID
Only use DIFICID for infection proven or strongly
suspected to be caused by C. difficile. Prescribing
DIFICID in the absence of a proven or strongly
suspected C. difficile infection is unlikely to provide
benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the
development of drug-resistant bacteria
The most common adverse reactions reported
in clinical trials are nausea (11%), vomiting (7%),
abdominal pain (6%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage
(4%), anemia (2%), and neutropenia (2%)
This is not a complete list of all side effects. If you
experience these or other symptoms, contact your
healthcare professional right away. You are encouraged to
report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the
FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088
(1-800-332-1088).
Please see Important Safety Information above
and accompanying full prescribing information.
© 2013 Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jersey City, NJ 07302 April 2013 20226
Frequently asked questions
about DIFICID® (fidaxomicin)
tablets for the treatment of
Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea (CDAD)
A guide for patients and caregivers
Why has my doctor prescribed DIFICID?
Your doctor has prescribed DIFICID to treat your CDAD.
Continue taking DIFICID until your full course of therapy
is complete. This brochure will provide answers to some
common questions about CDAD and DIFICID. Be sure to talk
with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about
your illness or treatment.
DIFICID is a prescription antibacterial drug used in adults 18 years
or older to treat diarrhea caused by a certain bacteria called
Clostridium difficile.
DIFICID should be used only to treat bacterial infections that are
caused by or strongly suspected to be caused by Clostridium difficile.
Not taking DIFICID exactly as directed by your doctor may decrease its
effectiveness or increase the chance that bacteria become resistant to
DIFICID or other antibacterial drugs.
Please see Important Safety Information
on back cover and accompanying full
prescribing information.
What do I need to do when I get home from
the hospital?
Although you may be feeling better, there are a few things you
should do to lower the chances of being infected again or
spreading C. difficile to others.
Take DIFICID exactly as prescribed by your doctor and
pharmacist. Do not skip doses or stop before you finish
taking all the tablets
Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom
and before preparing food
– People who live with you should wash their hands often,
as well
If your diarrhea comes back or gets worse after you get home,
tell your doctor right away
Follow your doctor’s instructions
If you have any questions, please consult with
your doctor or other healthcare professional.
Important Safety Information
IFICID is contraindicated in patients with
D
hypersensitivity to fidaxomicin
DIFICID should not be used for systemic infections
Acute hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema,
dyspnea, pruritus, and rash) have been reported. In
the event of a severe reaction, discontinue DIFICID
Only use DIFICID for infection proven or strongly
suspected to be caused by C. difficile. Prescribing
DIFICID in the absence of a proven or strongly
suspected C. difficile infection is unlikely to provide
benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the
development of drug-resistant bacteria
The most common adverse reactions reported
in clinical trials are nausea (11%), vomiting (7%),
abdominal pain (6%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage
(4%), anemia (2%), and neutropenia (2%)
This is not a complete list of all side effects. If you
experience these or other symptoms, contact your
healthcare professional right away. You are encouraged to
report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the
FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088
(1-800-332-1088).
Please see Important Safety Information above
and accompanying full prescribing information.
© 2013 Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jersey City, NJ 07302 April 2013 20226
Frequently asked questions
about DIFICID® (fidaxomicin)
tablets for the treatment of
Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea (CDAD)
A guide for patients and caregivers
Why has my doctor prescribed DIFICID?
Your doctor has prescribed DIFICID to treat your CDAD.
Continue taking DIFICID until your full course of therapy
is complete. This brochure will provide answers to some
common questions about CDAD and DIFICID. Be sure to talk
with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about
your illness or treatment.
DIFICID is a prescription antibacterial drug used in adults 18 years
or older to treat diarrhea caused by a certain bacteria called
Clostridium difficile.
DIFICID should be used only to treat bacterial infections that are
caused by or strongly suspected to be caused by Clostridium difficile.
Not taking DIFICID exactly as directed by your doctor may decrease its
effectiveness or increase the chance that bacteria become resistant to
DIFICID or other antibacterial drugs.
Please see Important Safety Information
on back cover and accompanying full
prescribing information.