Generic Omnicef (Cefdinir)

Omnicef (cefdinir) belongs to a group of drugs that is referred to as cephalosporin antibiotics.

 

Strict following of the prescriptions of a doctor should be done by patients. It can be taken with or without food. Omnicef (cefdinir) in its liquid form should be shaken before use. To observe correct measurements a good measurement object is to be used. Omnicef (cefdinir) in liquid form should not be stored in more than 10 days. Doubling of doses to make up for skipped doses is strictly discouraged. 

 

Omnicef (cefdinir) is used in the treating of infections caused by bacteria’s in the body. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. This is made possible by the medicine fighting the very existence of the bacteria in the body. 

 

At the experience of any of the side effects, a patient should consult with the doctor or if the effects are so severe one is advised to stop using the medicine until the doctor approves of it. Within the range of effects to be felt include: 

• Diarrhea. 

• Flu symptoms. 

• Convulsion. 

• Dark colored urine. 

• Unusual bleeding. 

• Body aches. 

• Jaundice. 

• Loss of appetite. 

• Headache. 

• Body weakness.

 

Allergic patients to the drug Omnicef (cefdinir) are not to take the drug as it is a guarantee it shall affect their health. There are conditions that can also interact with the medicine that can be a detriment to the health of a patient. These conditions include: 

• Kidney disease. 

• Intestinal problems. 

• Allergy to penicillin’s. 

It is not clear if it can affect children. For that reason, children should not be exposed to the drug. This includes pregnant women and breast feeding. Since it has sucrose, diabetes patients should take great care.