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Cefdinir - Can a capsule be broken open and sprinkled on food?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on April 8, 2024.

It has been prescribed for an ear infection.

Official answer

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It is best not to open the capsule and sprinkle on food in case you don't finish the food ,and that would mean that you miss a bit of the dose.

If you can't swallow the capsule you can open it up and mix with a small spoonful of something, and swallow the entire contents.

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