Omnicef
Cefdinir 300mg tablets, used for community-acquired pneumonia, acute otitis media, pharyngitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. A cephalosporin.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300mg | 10 tablets | $49.40 | $4.94 |
| 300mg | 30 tablets | $127.50 | $4.25 |
| 300mg | 60 tablets | $231.00 | $3.85 |
| 300mg | 90 tablets | $320.40 | $3.56 |
| 300mg | 120 tablets | $412.80 | $3.44 |
| 300mg | 180 tablets | $603.00 | $3.35 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefdinir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Omnicef on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Community-acquired Pneumonia · Otitis Media · Pharyngitis · Bronchitis
- Therapeutic class
- Cephalosporin antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Cephalosporin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Precautions and warnings
- complete the full course of treatment; may cause stools to appear red
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- rash; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- antacids; iron supplements
- Age restrictions
- Weight-based dosing applies for paediatric use.
Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cefdinir 300mg tablets, used for community-acquired pneumonia, acute otitis media, pharyngitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. A cephalosporin.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, causing bacterial death by binding to essential penicillin-binding proteins in susceptible microorganisms.
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: Consult physician.
Omnicef is a brand of Cefdinir, an antibiotic used to address Community-acquired Pneumonia, Acute Bacterial Otitis Media and Pharyngitis. The medication comes in 300mg tablets. Clinical use of this cephalosporin involves stopping the growth of bacteria to assist in managing these specific bacterial infections.
Buying Omnicef online
Generic Cefdinir often provides a more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats living in regions far from their home medical systems. As with all antibiotics, this medication is best used under a doctor’s care to ensure appropriate treatment of the infection.
What you will receive
Omnicef is the originator brand name, made by AbbVie. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AbbVie and do not ship the original Omnicef.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Cefdinir) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.