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Im 16, im on cefdinir 300mg twice a day for a sinus infection i usually take nyquil to help sleep. are these safe together?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Sinus treatment: Yes, Cefdinir is an antibiotic. Nyquil has decongestant and sleep aid. These can generally be taken together safely.

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Answered 5/25/2018

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