Comparing Cefdinir vs Phenol Topical
Cefdinir | Phenol topical |
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Cefdinir | Phenol topical |
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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 |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Sore Throat, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis. phenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Cefdinir has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 388 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
Phenol topical has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: cefdinir side effects in more detail. |
See also: phenol topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all cefdinir prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Assure Sore Throat, Castellani Paint, Castellani Paint Colorless, Cepastat, Cepastat Extra Strength, Cheracol Sore Throat, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray, Mycinette Sore Throat Spray, Ora Relief Throat, P & S Liquid, Pain-A-Lay Gargle, Phenaseptic Cherry, Unguentine, Unguentine Original Formula View more | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with cefdinir:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 04, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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