Otovel Alternatives Compared
Otovel | Amoxicillin | Cefdinir |
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Otovel (ciprofloxacin / fluocinolone) | Amoxicillin | Cefdinir |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Otitis Media. Otovel 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 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 356 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Cefdinir has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 386 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: Otovel 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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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi |
N/A |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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 N
Not classified
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 40 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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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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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April 29, 2016 |
January 18, 1974 |
December 04, 1997 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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