EXPLODING BACTERIA
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Temp >38°C (100.4°F) or <36°C (96.8°F)
HR >90 beats/min
RR >20 breaths/min or PaCO₂ <32 mmHg
WBC >12k or <4k or >10% bands
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Cefdinir
Generic, Omnicef®
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No adult regimens reference Cefdinir yet.
Otitis Media
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Cefdinir₃
14 mg/kg/day PO split q12h
Max 600 mg/
day
10 days if <24 mo or TM perforation; 5–7 days if ≥24 mo
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q12h (max 600 mg/day)
q24h (max 600 mg/day)
250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL)
125 mg/5 mL (25 mg/mL)
Rounding within Cefdinir's Medication Dosing Tolerance (MDT) of 10%
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Other regimens for this scenario don't include Cefdinir — see the full page for the complete algorithm.
Drug Info
Capsules
300 mg
Suspension
125 mg/5 mL
250 mg/5 mL
Brands
Generic, Omnicef®
Medication Dosing Tolerance
10%
Safety
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Pregnancy
Not yet reviewed.
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Breastfeeding
Not yet reviewed.
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Warfarin
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