cefdinir suspension - oral, Omnicef

BRAND NAME(S): Omnicef

Medication Uses|How To Use|Side Effects|Precautions|Drug Interactions|Overdose|Notes|Missed Dose|Storage

USES:Cefdiniris used to treat a wide variety ofbacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g.,common cold,flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE:Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, usually once a day, or twice a day every 12 hours, or as directed by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before each dose.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, the dose is also based on weight. Do not take more than the maximum recommended amount of 600 milligrams per day.Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.Some medications can bind with cefdinir preventing its full absorption. If you take antacids containing magnesium or aluminum,iron supplements, or vitamin/mineral products, take them at least 2 hours apart from cefdinir. However, iron-fortifiedinfant formulasdo not bind with cefdinir and can be given at the same time.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

SIDE EFFECTS:Diarrhea,nausea,vomiting, ordiaper rash年轻的孩子可能发生。如果这些代用ts persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.This medication may cause your stools to turn a reddish color, especially if you also take iron products. This is harmless.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: stomach/abdominal pain, persistentnausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin,dark urine, unusualfatigue, new signs of infection (e.g., persistentsore throat,fever),easy bruising/出血,我的变化ount of urine, mental/mood changes(such asconfusion).This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associateddiarrhea) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrheaproducts or narcoticpainmedications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal orstomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucusin your凳子.Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result inoral thrushor a new vaginalyeast infection(oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change invaginal dischargeor other new symptoms.A very seriousallergic reactionto this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a seriousallergicreaction may include:rash,itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severedizziness, troublebreathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS:Before taking cefdinir, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or topenicillinsor other cephalosporin antibiotics (e.g.,cephalexin); or if you have any otherallergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:kidney disease, intestinal disease (colitis).This medicine containssugarwhich may increase bloodsugarlevels if you havediabetes. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be more sensitive to this drug.This medication should be used only when clearly needed duringpregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.This drug does not pass intobreast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:See also How to Use section.Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: live bacterialvaccines,丙磺舒.Although most antibiotics probably do not affect hormonalbirth controlsuch as pills, patch, or ring, some antibiotics may decrease their effectiveness. This could cause pregnancy. Examples include rifamycins such as rifampin orrifabutin. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should use additional reliablebirth control methodswhile using this antibiotic.This medication may cause false positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products (cupric sulfate-type). This drug may also affect the results of certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

OVERDOSE:If overdose is suspected, contact apoison controlcenter or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include severe vomiting,seizures.

NOTES:Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

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MISSED DOSE:If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE:Store the suspension at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Discard any unused liquid after 10 days.Do notflushmedications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

Information last revised March 2013. Copyright(c) 2013 First Databank, Inc.