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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

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

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

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2015

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