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Omnicef (cefdinir) --what are common uses and side effects?

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Omnicef (cefdinir): Omnicef (cefdinir) is a newer cousin of the old antibiotic keflex, which is used to treat primarily staph and strept infections and occasionally for bladder infections. Side effects include upset stomach, possible colitis, skin reactions, and an overgrowth of yeast on the skin or vagina occurring during or after treatment.

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Answered 1/6/2018

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Today is day 10 of omnicef, (cefdinir) already used 3 day monistat for yeast infection, is it ok to use another 3 days now that I'll be done with the antibiotic?

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Im on omnicef for strep throat. Can I also use chloraseptic spray to numb my throat? It hurts so badly I cant eat and I have hypoglycaemia.

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Daughter is experiencing sore tongue, sore throat and gum swelling. She's been dx with strep and on omnicef x 7d. Has white lesions on the sides of her tongue and is refusing to eat b/c of it. She was called in lidociane mixture and not much help?

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Sinus infection a week ago with omnicef (cefdinir) given and ends tomorrow. Still have low temp, sore throat and ear pain on left side. Wait or back to doc?

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Taking omnicef (cefdinir) for strep throat+ear infections. Woke up from nap on day 2 and heel of foot is numb. Is this a known side effect? Do i need to discontinue this pill? I have diabetic pn but not numbness

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