I had more tests done, and did not have to see my doctor this time, was prescribed this drug, and I just want to make sure that it is not a sulfa-based medication
See more No, cefdinir is not a “sulfa drug
It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics
Cefdinir is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefdinir or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefadroxil, cefprozil, cefazolin, cefalexin, Keflex, and others)
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600mg/d divided q12-24hrs for 10 days for CAP, chronic bronchitis, acute sinusitis, strep pharyngitis, cellulitis; Pediatric Dosing
But it can work for some people
Answer this question Answers KA kaismama 21 May 2013 What does a sulfa
Cefdinir works by fighting bacteria in your body
Cephalosporins are related to the structure and antimicrobial activity of penicillins
Is cefdinir a sulfa drug
Does the drug sulfate have the drug sulfa in it? no, sulfate is a salt, like a prefix to a word (like "ed" or In acute rodent toxicity studies, a single oral 5600-mg/kg dose produced no adverse effects
These can be antibiotics, diuretics (water pills), eye drops, topical creams, and other types of drugs
Cefdinir does not accumulate in plasma following once- or twice-daily administration to subjects with normal renal function
Sulfa drugs, also called Amoxicillin is available in doses of 250 mg, 500 mg and 1 g
Cephalexin can be prescribed from 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 to 12 hours for 5 to 7 days
vomiting of blood
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine (cefdinir capsules)
Sulfonamide antibiotics that can cause a reaction
Cefdinir does not accumulate in plasma following once- or twice-daily administration to subjects with normal renal function
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Common side effects of cefdinir include upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, and fatigue
600mg/d divided q12-24hrs for 10 days for CAP, chronic bronchitis, acute sinusitis, strep pharyngitis, cellulitis; Pediatric Dosing
Reddish stools in patients receiving cefdinir have been reported; in many cases, patients were also receiving iron-containing products; reddish color is due to formation of nonabsorbable complex between cefdinir or its breakdown products and iron in GI tract This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product PRECAUTIONS: Before taking cefdinir, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillins or other cephalosporin antibiotics (e
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They can treat a range of different infections such as respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and skin infections