Ofloxacin otic Alternatives Compared
Ofloxacin otic | Amoxicillin | Cefdinir |
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Ofloxacin otic | Amoxicillin | Cefdinir |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Middle Ear Infections, Acute Otitis Externa. ofloxacin otic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
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 |
Related suggestions Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ofloxacin otic has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 363 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Cefdinir has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 389 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: ofloxacin otic side effects in more detail. |
See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail. |
See also: cefdinir side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
1.7 hours |
2.3 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with cefdinir:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 16, 1997 |
January 18, 1974 |
December 04, 1997 |
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