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Cefdinir – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: ICONIR

Strength: 125 mg/5ml | Form: Powder For Oral Suspension

Price in UAE: AED 51.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Cefdinir

Class: | Cephalosporin antibiotic Use: | Treatment of bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and otitis media Adult dose: | 300 mg once daily or 150 mg every 12 hours for 5-10 days, depending on the infection Pediatric dose: | 14 mg/kg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses for children aged 6 months to 12 years, not to exceed 600 mg/day Side effects: | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, rash Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to cefdin

Drug Class

Cephalosporin antibiotic

Uses & Indications

Treatment of bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and otitis media

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); reconstituted suspension should be refrigerated and used within 10 days

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: RETAJ PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES , Jordan

Package Size

80ml Amber Glass Bottle,

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 51.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

300 mg once daily or 150 mg every 12 hours for 5-10 days, depending on the infection

Pediatric Dose

14 mg/kg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses for children aged 6 months to 12 years, not to exceed 600 mg/day

Side Effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, rash

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to cefdinir or other cephalosporins; caution in patients with a history of penicillin allergy

Important Warnings

Risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea; may cause allergic reactions; monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Cefdinir available in UAE pharmacies:

AZORD 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension AZORD 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension AZORD 300 mg Capsules ICONIR 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension ICONIR 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension MINOCET 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension MINOCET 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension MINOCET 300 mg Capsules OMNICEF 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension OMNICEF 125 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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