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My doctor said that if moxifloxacin 400mg taken once a day for 10 days doesn't help my sinus infection. then he will prescribe cefdinir. i have a history of severe allergic reaction including anaphylaxis to penicillin. is it safe to take cefdinir?

Q: my doctor said that if moxifloxacin 400mg taken once a day for 10 days doesn't help my sinus infection. then he will prescribe cefdinir. i have a history of severe allergic reaction including anaphylaxis to penicillin. is it safe to take cefdinir?

: Ideally we would not use medications like cefdinir in someone with anaphylaxis to penicillin. Make sure your prescribing doctor is aware of your allergy history.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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Ideally we would not use medications like cefdinir in someone with anaphylaxis to penicillin. Make sure your prescribing doctor is aware of your allergy history.

Answered 3/7/2023

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A member asked:

My doctor said that if moxifloxacin 400mg taken once a day for 10 days doesn't help my sinus infection. then he will prescribe cefdinir. i have a history of severe allergic reaction including anaphylaxis to penicillin. is it safe to take cefdinir?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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