Comparing Cefdinir vs Ciprodex
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| Cefdinir | Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) |
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Prescription only
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
Prescribed for Otitis Media, Otitis Externa. Ciprodex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Cefdinir | More about Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Cefdinir has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 384 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
Ciprodex has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 99 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: cefdinir side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ciprodex side effects in more detail. |
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View all cefdinir prices |
View all Ciprodex prices |
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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2.3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 45 drugs are known to interact with cefdinir:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 04, 1997 |
July 18, 2003 |
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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.
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