Omnicef
Cefdinir capsules for bacterial infections and otitis media. It disrupts bacterial cell wall formation, causing the bacteria to burst.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Cefdinir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 300mg
This listing uses Omnicef as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Omnicef vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Omnicef details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Otitis Media · Bronchitis
- Alternative names
- cefdinir
- Therapeutic class
- Third-Generation Cephalosporin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal thrush; abdominal pain; skin rash
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Iron Supplements; Antacids; Probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over six months, children, and adults.
Contraindications
severe hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; history of severe penicillin anaphylaxis
Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cefdinir capsules for bacterial infections and otitis media. It disrupts bacterial cell wall formation, causing the bacteria to burst.
Mechanism of action
Blocks active peptidoglycan cross-linking inside growing bacterial cell walls, inducing osmotic lysis of pathogens.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Omnicef is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cefdinir, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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