Omnicef

Omnicef Product Description

Drug Uses

Omnicef is a cephalosporin antibiotic, used to treat mild to moderate infections in infants, children and adults. Omnicef oral suspension is recommended to be used in infants aged above 6 months, and children under 12 years old for treatment of bacterial infections.

Oral antibiotic Omnicef is characterized by antibacterial action against pathogens, such as:

• Haemophilus influenzae (Hi)
• Haemophilus parainfluenzae (Hpi)
• Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis
• Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)
• Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus)
• Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes)

Omnicef is effective in treatment of various infectious diseases, including:

• acute maxillary sinusitis*
• tonsillitis and pharyngitis**
• acute otitis media (AOM)***
• community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)*
• acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB)*
• uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (uSSSIs)**

* In patients aged above 13 years (inclusive)

** In patients aged above 6 months

*** In patients aged from 6 months to 12 years (inclusive)

The standard dose of Omnicef for adults is 600mg. The recommended dose of Omnicef for newborns and children under 12 years of age is 14mg per day per kg of the child’s body weight, but not more than 600mg per day. The maximum recommended duration of the antibiotic therapy with Omnicef is 10 days.

Missed Dose

In case you’ve missed a dose of Omnicef, skip the tablet if it is almost time for the next dose of this antibiotic. In other case, use the dose of Omnicef as soon as it is possible.

More Information

For treatment of uSSSIs and CAP in adults and uSSSIs in children, the total daily Omnicef dose should be divided into two intakes. For the treatment of other bacterial infections in children and adults, the daily dose of Omnicef should be taken as a single one.

Storage

Store Omnicef at temperature below 25°C. It is recommended to keep this antibiotic away from moisture, heat and light. Keep capsules Omnicef out of the reach of children.

Omnicef Safety Information

Warnings

Cephalosporin antibiotics (including Omnicef) may cause serious allergic reactions and increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections. In case of symptoms of serious allergies or severe gastrointestinal reactions, the application of Omnicef capsules or oral suspension should be stopped.

Disclaimer

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Omnicef Side Effects

Mostly Omnicef is reported to cause mild common adverse events, which intensity can be reduced at decreasing doses or after withdrawal of the antibiotic. Most often, the patients taking Omnicef complain about gastrointestinal adverse events, such as nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain or vomiting. Besides, Omnicef may cause other adverse events, including leukopenia, hyperkinesia and rash. In women, this antibiotic may cause vaginitis or vaginal moniliasis.