Comparing Amoxicillin vs Cefdinir

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Amoxicillin

Cefdinir

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that only treats infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated. Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Endocarditis... View more

Cefdinir is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic effective at treating mild-to-moderate infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Side effects are generally mild but may... View more

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea.

See the full cefdinir side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	4 capsule
Dosage	500 mg
Per Unit^*	$2.51
Cost^*	$10.02

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Quantity	14 capsule
Dosage	300 mg
Per Unit^*	$1.68 - $1.74
Cost^*	$23.50 - $24.39

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule
Oral powder for reconstitution
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, chewable
Oral tablet, extended release

Oral capsule
Oral powder for reconstitution

Brand Names

Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1.7 hours

2.3 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:

4 major drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)
25 moderate drug interactions (209 brand and generic names)
8 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with cefdinir:

3 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
41 moderate drug interactions (1336 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 18, 1974

December 04, 1997

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

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