Antimicrobials
Cefdinir

Cefdinir

N/A
Low (20 to 40%)
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Dosing

General Information

Mild respiratory infections when patient is allergic to penicillin/amoxicillin

Oral step down therapy from 3rd generation cephalosporins when not allergic to amoxicillin/penicillin. Cefdinir has poor oral absorption. Amoxicillin/clavulanate has better pneumococcal and H. influenzae coverage at high dose and is associated with better outcomes. This is why amoxicillin and/or amoxicillin/clavulanate are preferred in CAP, otitis, etc guidelines.

When combined with iron containing foods/formula can create a complex with the medication and result in red stools (from interacting with the iron) that are NOT bloody.

For more information please see Lexi-Comp

  • Space 2 hours from divalent cations (e.g. antacids, iron supplements)

For more information please see Lexi-Comp

  • 125 mg/5mL suspension
  • 250 mg/5mL suspension (formulary item)

Store at room temperature for 10 days

300 mg capsule (formulary item)