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Cefdinir |
Generic Name: Cefdinir
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Antibiotic
Cefdinir is a member of the family of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. Cefdinir is indicated to treat
mild to moderate infections, including:
Acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitis
Middle ear infections (otitis media)
Throat and tonsil infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis)
Pneumonia
Sinus infections
Skin infections
Cefdinir, like other antibiotics, works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To maintain effective blood
levels, be sure to take every dose on schedule.
Antibiotic
Cefdinir is a semi-synthetic (partially man-made) oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics.
The cephalosporin family includes:
- Cefaclor (Ceclor);
- Cefixime (Suprax);
- Cefpodoxime (Vantin);
- Cefprozil;
- Cefuroxime (Zinacef);
- Cephalexin (Keflex);
Like other cephalosporins cefdinir stops bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming walls that
surround them. The walls are necessary to protect bacteria from their environment and to keep the contents of the bacterial
cell together. Bacteria cannot survive without a cell wall. Cefdinir is active against a very wide spectrum of bacteria,
including:
- E coli;
- Hemophilus influenzae;
- Klebsiella;
- Moraxella catarrhalis;
- Proteus mirabilis;
- Staphylococcus aureus;
- Streptococcus pneumoniae;
- Streptococcus pyogenes (the cause of strep throat);
Cefdinir is not active against Pseudomonas. Therapeutic uses of cefdinir include otitis media (infections of
the middle ear), infections of soft tissues, and respiratory tract infections.
Indications
Cefdinir is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of:
- Bronchi (bronchitis);
- Larynx (laryngitis);
- Lungs (pneumonia);
- Skin and other soft tissues;
- The middle ear (otitis media);
- Throat;
- Tonsils (tonsillitis );
Side effects
Abdominal pain;
Diarrhea;
Headache;
Loose stools;
Nausea;
Rash;
Vaginal infection;
Vomiting;
Forms
Capsules: 300 milligrams;
Oral suspension: 125 milligrams/5 milliliters,
Oral suspension: 250 milligrams/5 milliliters
Dosages
ADULTS
For adults and adolescents 13 years and over, the maximum daily dose is 600 milligrams, regardless of the infection under treatment.
Flare-ups of Chronic Bronchitis
300 milligrams every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days or 600 milligrams once a day for 10 days.
Throat and Tonsil Infections
300 milligrams every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days or 600 milligrams once a day for 10 days.
Pneumonia
300 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days.
Sinus Infections
300 milligrams every 12 hours or 600 milligrams once a day for 10 days.
Skin Infections
300 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days.
CHILDREN
For children 6 months through 12 years old, the dose of Cefdinir Suspension is based on body weight. The suspension contains 125 milligrams per teaspoonful. Dosage should never exceed 600 milligrams daily.
Middle Ear Infections
7 milligrams per 2.2 pounds every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days or 14 milligrams per 2.2 pounds once a day for 10 days.
Throat and Tonsil Infections
7 milligrams per 2.2 pounds every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days or 14 milligrams per 2.2 pounds once a day for 10 days.
Sinus Infections
7 milligrams per 2.2 pounds every 12 hours or 14 milligrams per 2.2 pounds once a day for 10 days.
Skin Infections
7 milligrams per 2.2 pounds every 12 hours for 10 days.
If you have kidney problems, your doctor will lower the dosage.
Cefdinir is taken once or twice daily, depending on the nature and severity of the infection. The capsules or suspension can be taken with or without food. Patients with advanced renal disease may need to take lower doses to prevent accumulation of cefdinir since Cefdinir is eliminated from the body by the kidneys.
For adult infections the usual dose is 300 milligrams every 12 hours or 600 milligrams per day for 5-10 days depending on the nature and severity of the infection. The recommended dose for children 6 months to 12 years of age is 7 milligrams/kg every 12 hours or 14 milligrams/kg per day for 5-10 days depending on the infection. For most infections once daily dosing is as effective as twice daily dosing, though once daily dosing has not been evaluated for the treatment of skin infections or pneumonia.
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