CEFDINIR

(SEF dih neer) Brand: Omnicef, Omnicef Omni-Pac

What is the most significant information I must know about cefdinir?

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefdinir, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Keflex, and others.

• Till taking this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillin). Also speak your doctor if you have kidney malady or a history of intestinal problems.

• Take this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also magnify your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Cefdinir will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking cefdinir and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medication unless your doctor tells you to.

What is cefdinir?

• Cefdinir is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

• Cefdinir is used to treat much various types of infections caused by bacteria.

• Cefdinir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking cefdinir?

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefdinir or to another cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

· cefaclor (Raniclor);

· cefadroxil (Duricef);

· cefazolin (Ancef);

· cefditoren (Spectracef);

· cefpodoxime (Vantin);

· cefprozil (Cefzil);

· ceftibuten (Cedax);

· cefuroxime (Ceftin);

· cephalexin (Keflex); or

· cephradine (Velosef); and others.

• To create certain you can safely take cefdinir, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· kidney malady (or if you are on dialysis);

· a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis; or

· if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins).

• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether cefdinir passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• The cefdinir suspension (liquid) contains sucrose. Conversation to your doctor till using this form of cefdinir if you have diabetes.

How must I take cefdinir?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• You may take this medicine with or without food.

• Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just till you measure a doze. To be certain you get the correct doze, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• This medicine can reason you to have false results with determined medical trials, including urine glucose (sugar) trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using cefdinir.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused cefdinir liquid that is older than 10 days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea.

What must I avoid while taking cefdinir?

• Avoid using antacids or mineral supplements that contain iron within 2 hours till or after taking cefdinir. Antacids or iron can create it harder for your body to absorb cefdinir. This does not include child formula fortified with iron.

• Taking cefdinir with commodity that contain iron may reason your stools (bowel movements) to appear red in color. If this discoloration looks like blood in your stools, call your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of cefdinir?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, 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 throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or

· heighten thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, urinating smaller than normal or not at all.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, vomiting, mild diarrhea;

· headache, dizziness;

· diaper rash in an infant taking liquid cefdinir;

· mild itching or skin rash; or

· vaginal itching or discharge.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect cefdinir?

• Speak your doctor about all another medications you use, especially:

· probenecid (Benemid); or

· vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron.

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with cefdinir. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about cefdinir.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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