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Omnicef

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Omnicef is a third generation cephalosporin which is a kind of cephalosporin type drug (anti-bacterial drug, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Cefdinir

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Itching or burning
Nausea
Itchy rash
Abdominal pain
Headache
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea

Treats

Bacterial skin infection
Condition
Sinusitis
Allergy
Ear infection
Condition
Chronic bronchitis
Condition
Perforated eardrum
Condition
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Please describe the medication: Omnicef (cefdinir)?

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Omnicef (cefdinir) --what are common uses and side effects?

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Can I have anaphylaxis reaction to omnicef (cefdinir) days after starting or would it be immediate?

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my baby taking omnicef (cefdinir) she spit some out should i give her a littlemore?

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Can Omnicef (cefdinir) work for a UTI? If so, how long does it take for it to clear the infection?

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Is omnicef (cefdinir) good for treatment of kidney infection?

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Is it safe to take cipro (ciprofloxacin) 12 hours after taking omnicef?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Will liquid omnicef (cefdinir) cause my five month old to have a black tongue?

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A 28-year old asked:

I have a hard mass along the inside of my leg. I've been on omnicef (cefdinir) for a possible abscess, didn't work. I'm lost. ?

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A 19-year old male asked:

I was prescribed Omnicef (cefdinir) for acne. Is long term, periodic use safe? I take for four days and acne stays away for about 3 months. Dr keeps refilling Rx

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can I stink orange juice while on omnicef (cefdinir)?

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A 31-year old asked:

For which bacterial infections would you take omnicef (cefdinir) ?

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A 17-year old male asked:

If I'm allergic to penicillin, is it safe to take the antibiotic omnicef (cefdinir)?

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I wanted to know is it possible to have an allergy to omnicef (cefdinir) but not amoxicillin?

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A 30-year old female asked:

My 9 month old has pneumonia and just started omnicef (cefdinir). Is there any kind of medicine maybe steroid to help that he should be taking also?

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A 36-year old female asked:

2 yr old had amoxicillin reaction, hives and itchy puffy rash. Doctor perscribed omnicef (cefdinir) in its place. is this a safe alternative for my daughter?

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A 43-year old male asked:

If you were afraid u were coming down with bacterial bronch or pneumonia which would you use zmax or omnicef (cefdinir)? Please, no lectures about seeing an md. I just need an answer. Please.

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A 36-year old asked:

Can i take omnicef (cefdinir) and advil (ibuprofen) together?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Would omnicef (cefdinir) be considered one of the safest antibiotics? How about for heart patients? Or there any safer?

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I've been on omnicef (cefdinir) for a week for a sinus infection along with Flonase and I am not feeling much better. Should I see my doctor again ?

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Is omnicef (cefdinir) 300 mg antibiotic safe in people with heart conditions?

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My 2 1/2 year old was accidentally prescribed omnicef 250mg, 2x a day, but learned it was suppose to be for ceftin (cefuroxime). what harm can this do to the body.

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Is omnicef (cefdinir) ok for strep throat?

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How does Omnicef interact with Beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate)?

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How long does it take for omnicef (cefdinir) to work for an ear infection for a 3 year old?

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