General Information and Indications:
Cefdinir is an antibiotic used to treat
certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, ear
infections, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and skin infections.
Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Information For Users:
Cefdinir comes as a capsule and as an oral
suspension. It is usually taken once or twice a day. Shake the suspension
well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Follow the directions on
your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any
questions. Take cefdinir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it
or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.
Special
precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to cefdinir or any other cephalosporin antibiotic such as cefaclor (Ceclor)
or cephalexin (Keflex), penicillin, or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) and
vitamins.
o be aware that antacids containing magnesium or aluminum and products
containing iron interfere with cefdinir, making it less effective. Take
cefdinir 2 hours before or 2 hours after antacids or iron products.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding colitis, diabetes, or kidney
disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cefdinir, call your
doctor.
Cefdinir may cause an upset stomach. Take cefdinir with food or milk.
If you are diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape
(but not Clinitest) to test your urine for sugar while taking this drug;
cefdinir may cause false positive results.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of cefdinir are not
common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o loss of appetite (anorexia)
o diarrhea
o headache
o dizziness
o fatigue
If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:
o rash
o hives (Urticaria)
o swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o vaginal infection
Brand Name(s):
o Omnicef® |
