Question 1

what is the definition or description of: omnicef allergy?

Accepted Answer

Omnicef allergy: Omnicef (Cefdinir) is an antibiotic.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   http://www.rxlist.com/omnicef-drug.htm

Question 2

i wanted to know is it possible to have an allergy to omnicef (cefdinir) but not amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Omnicef (cefdinir) is in a group of antibiotics called cephalosporin's. Amoxicillin is in the penicillin group. While there is some cross allergies to the 2, they are separate chemicals.

Question 3

been treated for uti's which return. usually on omnicef to prevent them when needed. doctors are looking into why this happens (endometrosis, etc). now i have bronchitis like symptoms, fevers, mucus drainage, no allergies, just seasonal and antihistimes d

Accepted Answer

Uti's: Recurrent uti can occur after vaginal intercourse,taking baths instead of showers,wearing very tight jeans,or from structural anatomic abnormalities of the urinary tract. A Urologist is best qualified to evaluate and treat you. If bronchitis is not improving a course of appropriate antibiotics should help.

Question 4

i was told i have diverticulitis. its being treated with cefdinir due to allergies to other drugs. will cefdinir help any? how long should i notice improvement? :) i been having bouts of consipation and narrow like stool. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Constipation and narrow-like stool are not the typical symptoms of diverticulitis. Nowadays, most mild to moderate cases of diverticulitis are self limited, no need for antibiotic therapy and cefdinir is not often used for treating diverticulitis. Good luck.

Question 5

ok i have a 5yo and a 1yo and they was both prescribed cefdinir (omnicef) and i accidentally gave my 1year old he 5yo dose should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: 1 dose will not be toxic.

Question 6

will liquid omnicef (cefdinir) cause my five month old to have a black tongue?

Accepted Answer

Colored tongue: Impossible to answer without complete history. Discoloration of the tongue can be from many causes-often the color of a liquid or food. It is often caused by yeast also. When some one is on antibiotics the oral flora changes - bacteria is less, yeast increase; bacteria can also cause color changes. Some diseases, variants may cause changes. See a specialist in oral disease-trained in oral medicine.

Question 7

i have a hard mass along the inside of my leg. i've been on omnicef (cefdinir)  for a possible abscess, didn't work. i'm lost. ?

Accepted Answer

NEEDS  I&D of abcess: A 'painful mass' is a sign of an abcess and the best treatment is 'incision & drainage' (I&D) of the infected material. Please get seen for this procedure. Antibiotics usually can not cure a large abcess, sorry.  Hope you are better soon!

Question 8

how will i know if i develop rheumatic fever from strep a infection?? i was treated with a 5 day course of omnicef. its been almost two weeks.

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare: Most of the strains of Group A Strep that caused Rheumatic fever are now extinct in the United States. In almost 20 years of practice, I've only found one - and that was years ago, in a patient traveling up from Puerto Rico. If the germ was captured on a culture, your doctor could (in theory) tell you-although probably the culture is gone by now. I would say your chances are essentially zero.

Question 9

is it ok to take phenermine with omnicef (cefdinir) and tussicaps..which are amazing by the way(tussicaps)?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I would not taking your appetite suppressant together wit  tussicaps because of possible drug interaction with central nervous  system since tussicap have chlrorephenamine(antihistamine with sedation effect)  and hydrocodone.I would not take your Phentermine till you are better with your cough.

Question 10

omnicef (cefdinir) said to take twice a day, is it ok to take with 8 hours in between doses instead of 12? due to work, breakfast at 11:30am and dinner at 7:30pm

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes it is ok to take it at 8 hours if that is what your schedule allows

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Omnicef allergy drugs

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: omnicef allergy?

A member asked:

I wanted to know is it possible to have an allergy to omnicef (cefdinir) but not amoxicillin?

A member asked:

Been treated for uti's which return. usually on omnicef to prevent them when needed. doctors are looking into why this happens (endometrosis, etc). now i have bronchitis like symptoms, fevers, mucus drainage, no allergies, just seasonal and antihistimes d

A member asked:

I was told i have diverticulitis. its being treated with cefdinir due to allergies to other drugs. will cefdinir help any? how long should i notice improvement? :) i been having bouts of consipation and narrow like stool. thank you?

A member asked:

Ok i have a 5yo and a 1yo and they was both prescribed cefdinir (omnicef) and i accidentally gave my 1year old he 5yo dose should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Will liquid omnicef (cefdinir) cause my five month old to have a black tongue?

A member asked:

I have a hard mass along the inside of my leg. i've been on omnicef (cefdinir) for a possible abscess, didn't work. i'm lost. ?

A member asked:

How will i know if i develop rheumatic fever from strep a infection?? i was treated with a 5 day course of omnicef. its been almost two weeks.

A member asked:

Is it ok to take phenermine with omnicef (cefdinir) and tussicaps..which are amazing by the way(tussicaps)?

A member asked:

Omnicef (cefdinir) said to take twice a day, is it ok to take with 8 hours in between doses instead of 12? due to work, breakfast at 11:30am and dinner at 7:30pm

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?