Generic Name: cefdinir

What is the most important information I should know about ceftibuten?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefdinir, or to similar antibiotics, such as Cedax, Ceftin, Cefzil, Duricef, Fortaz, Keflex, Spectracef, Suprax, and others.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillin).

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefdinir will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

What is cefdinir?

Cefdinir is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Cefdinir is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Cefdinir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefdinir?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefdinir or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• ceftibuten (Cedax);

• cefditoren (Spectracef);

• cefixime (Suprax);

• cefprozil (Cefzil);

• ceftazidime (Fortaz);

• cefuroxime (Ceftin);

• cephalexin (Keflex); and others.

Before taking cefdinir, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, especially penicillins, or if you have an intestinal disorder such as colitis.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Cefdinir may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

The cefdinir suspension (liquid) contains sucrose. Talk to your doctor before using this form of cefdinir if you have diabetes.

How should I take cefdinir?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

You may take this medication with or without food.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefdinir.

Take cefdinir for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefdinir will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Store the capsules at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Store the oral liquid in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused medication after 14 days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach, pain, or diarrhea.

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