Omnicef is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections, such as tonsillitis or strep throat. This eMedTV segment explains what else the drug is used for, how it works to rid infections, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Common Omnicef side effects may include vomiting, headache, and yeast infection in women. This page of the eMedTV library lists other common side effects that can occur, including potentially serious symptoms, such as watery diarrhea, hives, or wheezing.
As this eMedTV page explains, several bacterial infections can be treated by Omnicef. Uses of the drug include the treatment of skin infection, tonsillitis, and bronchitis. It can be used to treat adults and children ages 6 months to 12 years.
The suggested Omnicef dosage for most bacterial infections is 300 mg twice daily or 600 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource provides dosage recommendations for children and offers precautions and tips on taking the antibiotic.
When certain medicines are mixed with Omnicef, drug interactions may occur. As this page of the eMedTV archives explains, these potentially negative interactions may result in decreased or increased levels of Omnicef in your system.
Omnicef precautions and warnings include people for whom the drug is not suitable and possible side effects. This eMedTV page explains, for example, that about 10 percent of people who are allergic to penicillin may also be allergic to Omnicef.
There are few risks reported with Omnicef, and pregnancy issues have not been noted as a problem. This eMedTV resource explains the FDA's pregnancy category system and discusses Omnicef's potential effects on unborn babies.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic Omnicef is made by several companies (such as DAVA Pharmaceuticals) and comes in both tablets and an oral suspension. This page also explains why generic Omnicef should be just as good as the brand-name drug.
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