Cefdinir

Generic name: cefdinir [ SEF-dih-neer ]
Brand names: Omnicef, Omnicef Omni-Pac
Dosage forms: oral capsule (300 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (125 mg/5 mL; 250 mg/5 mL)
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 4, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is cefdinir?

Cefdinir is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

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

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.

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