Description
Warnings
Do not take cefdinir if you are allergic to cefdinir, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Keflex, and others.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefdinir or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefadroxil, cefprozil, cefazolin, cefalexin, Keflex, and others). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), intestinal problems such as colitis or an allergy to any drugs (especially penicillins). Cefdinir liquid contains sucrose. Talk to your doctor before using this form of cefdinir if you have diabetes. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take cefdinir?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medicine guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). You may take cefdinir with or without food. Use cefdinir for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Cefdinir will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. Cefdinir can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell 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.
Dosage
For adults with bacterial infections: 300 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days or 600 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days. For children with acute maxillary sinusitis: 7 mg/kg orally every 12 hours or 14 mg/kg orally every 24 hours for 10 days. Maximum dose: 600 mg/day. For adult patients with creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min: the dose of Cefdinir should be 300 mg given once daily.
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