Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
Ceftibuten
INDICATIONS
FDA
FDA
- Historically used for selected community-acquired respiratory infections; not used in contemporary U.S. practice.
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (AECB) caused by H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis or S. pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains)
- Otitis media caused by H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis or S. pyogenes
- Pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by S. pyogenes
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Historical use; not recommended in contemporary practice due to limited activity against S. pneumoniae.
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Last updated: August 9, 2026
Citation
Tsai, Y. V, and Kathryn Dzintars. "Ceftibuten." Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, The Johns Hopkins University, 2026. Johns Hopkins Guides, www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540102/all/Ceftibuten.
Tsai YV, Dzintars K. Ceftibuten. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2026. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540102/all/Ceftibuten. Accessed August 30, 2026.
Tsai, Y. V., & Dzintars, K. (2026). Ceftibuten. In Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540102/all/Ceftibuten
Tsai YV, Dzintars K. Ceftibuten [Internet]. In: Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2026. [cited 2026 August 30]. Available from: https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540102/all/Ceftibuten.
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