Comparing Omnicef vs Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim
| Omnicef (cefdinir) | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim |
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| Omnicef (cefdinir) | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Middle Ear Infections, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Skin and Structure Infection, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Strep Throat, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis... View more |
Prescription only
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is an effective combination antibiotic; however, it may not be suitable for those with kidney or liver disease or folate deficiency. The risk of side effects may be... View more |
Related suggestions Bacterial Infection
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| More about Omnicef (cefdinir) | More about Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Omnicef has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 1725 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Omnicef side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2.3 hours |
14 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 63 drugs are known to interact with Omnicef:
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A total of 461 drugs are known to interact with Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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 30, 1973 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 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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