Cefdinir is a prescription cephalosporin antibiotic medication that helps prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria through the body, according to Drugs.com. This medication is typically administered orally as a liquid or capsule up to twice daily, or as directed by a doctor. Patients should discuss the indications for cefdinir with a medical professional before beginning treatment with this medication.
Skin Infections
Cefdinir is indicated to treat certain types of bacterial skin infections in children, adolescents and adults. A patient with a bacterial skin infection can experience symptoms of skin redness, itching or dryness.This medication can help resolve bacterial skin infection symptoms caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, RxList reports.
Lung Infections
Adult and adolescent patients with certain types of lung infections, such as community-acquired pneumonia or chronic bronchitis, may be prescribed cefdinir to resolve infection symptoms. Pneumonia and chronic bronchitis can cause symptoms of cough, breathing difficulties or fever. This medication is effective against lung infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Moraxella catarrhalis, according to RxList.
Ear Infections
Acute bacterial ear infections in children caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Streptococcus pneumoniae, can be treated with cefdinir. Children with a bacterial inner ear infection, also called otitis media, can experience ear pain, fever, irritability, difficulty sleeping or temporary hearing loss.
Throat or Tonsil Infections
Children, adolescents or adults who develop throat or tonsil infections caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus may be treated with cefdinir. A throat or tonsil infection, also called pharyngitis or tonsillitis, can cause sore throat, difficulty swallowing, decreased appetite, swollen tonsils or lymph glands and fever. This medication cannot be used to prevent rheumatic fever, an inflammatory infection that can arise as a complication following a throat infection, MayoClinic.com explains.
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