Generic Cefdinir
	Generic Cefdinir
	Generic Cefdinir
	Generic Cefdinir

* CEFDINIR

Omnicef Drug Information

Omnicef is an antibiotic drug that is of broad spectrum. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of drugs. It is effective in treating various bacterial infections, which may occur in the throat, ear, sinus and on the skin. Primarily this generic drug is used for treating community acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and uncomplicated SSSI (skin and skin structure infections). The drug is recommended for use in adults as well as children. The drug acts by preventing the bacteria from maintaining and making its cell walls. Now Omnicef is available at cheap rates with leading online pharmacies like North Meds. Omnicef is a prescription drug.

Omnicef Dosage Information

For treating community acquired pneumonia, the recommended dose of Omnicef is 300 mg every 12 hours for 10 days. For treating chronic bronchitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis 300 mg every 12 hours is administered for 5-10 days or 600 mg every 24 hours for 10 days. For treating uncomplicated SSSI 300 mg every 12 hours is administered for 10 days. The doses differ when the drug is given as an oral suspension. In addition, lower doses are recommended for patients having renal insufficiency. North Meds offers price discount on Omnicef at a dosage of 300 mg.

Side Effects and Precautions for Omnicef

Cefdinir may lead to common side effects such as loss of appetite, constipation, stomach upset or pain, gas, bloating, mild diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, hyperactivity, restlessness and unpleasant or unusual taste in the mouth. Omnicef may cause other common effects like diaper rashes in infants (who are administered the liquid form of the drug), mild rashes or itching of the skin and itching or discharge in the vagina. Serious side effects associated with Cefdinir are chest pain, fever, flu like signs, chills, body pain, unusual bleeding, dark urine, confusion, weakness or jaundice like signs (such as eyes or skin turning yellow). Other serious effects are sore throat, weight gain, shortness of breath, swelling, urinating less or pale skin. If you have allergy to the drug then do not start on Omnicef without consulting your doctor.

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