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Omnicef Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Omnicef (cefdinir) is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic. The brand name Omnicef is discontinued in the U.S. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include diarrhea or nausea.
The recommended dosage of cefdinir for infections in adults and adolescents ranges from 300 mg to 600 mg, taken either once or twice daily. Duration of treatment ranges from 5 to 10 days. Cefdinir may interact with probenecid, or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron. Other drugs may interact with cefdinir. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Cefdinir should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This drug does not pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Omnicef Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of OMNICEF (cefdinir) and other antibacterial drugs, OMNICEF (cefdinir) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
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What is Omnicef Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Omnicef Patient Information: Side Effects
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;
- chest pain;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- unusual bleeding;
- seizure (convulsions);
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- fever, sore ...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Omnicef Consumer Information: Uses
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, usually once a day, or twice a day every 12 hours, or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is based on your medical...
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