Cefdinir

Kathryn Dzintars, Pharm.D., BCPS, Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author: Alice Jenh Hsu, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID

INDICATIONS

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
- By H. influenzae, H. parainfluenza, S. pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only) and M. catarrhalis.
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB)
- By H. influenzae, H. parainfluenza, S. pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only) and M. catarrhalis.
Acute maxillary sinusitis
- By H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only) and M. catarrhalis.
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes
Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by S. aureus (MSSA) and S. pyogenes.
Acute otitis media
- By H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only) and M. catarrhalis

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