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Cefdinir
Latest prescription information about Cefdinir. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Cefdinir
Pronunciation : SEF-di-nir
Therapeutic Classification : antibiotics
Trade Name(s):
India- Adcef Cap, Adcef Dispertab, Adcef Instause Syr, Adinir Cap, Aldinir Cap, Aldinir Susp, Cednir Cap, Cefcas Cap, Cefdiel Cap, Cefdiel Rm-Drops, Cefdiel Susp, Cefdiel Tab, Cefdiel Vial, Cefrine Cap, Idinir Dry Syr, Idinir Tab, Kefdure Cap, Kefnir Cap, Kefnir Susp, Maxicef-O Cap, Oceph Cap, Oceph Dry Syr, Rtist Cap, Rtist Susp, Rtist-Dt Dispertab, Sefdin Cap, Sefdin Dry Syr, Vignir-Lb Cap, Zefdinir Cap, Zefdinir Susp, Zinir Dispertab, Zinir Dry Syr, Zinir Film-Coated Tab, Zinir-Lb Tab. International- Omnicef. This medication is a cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, ENT and skin infections. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 600 mg once daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and as an oral suspension to take by mouth, once or twice a day, with or without food. Special Instruction : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of penicillin-sensitivity, super infection; seizure, diabetes, pseudomembranous colitis; pregnancy, lactation; liver or kidney disease. Side Effects : Most Common- Diarrhea, vaginal infections or inflammation, nausea, and abdominal pain. Gastrointestinal- Indigestion, flatulence, vomiting, abnormal stools, loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth. Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, weakness, sleeplessness, drowsiness. Skin- Rash, itching. Miscellaneous- Fever, fungal infection, decrease in white blood cell, vaginal discharge. Potentially Fatal- Anaphylaxis; kidney and liver failure. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store at 25°C. Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from excess heat and moisture. |
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