Palcef Marketing Information
Palcef is sold in pharmcies as "Omnicef". It is also possible to purchase Omnicef in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Palcef also can be sold as: Cefdinir, Addcef, Adinir, Aldinir, Cednir, Cefdinirum, Cefdir, Cefida, Ceflosil, Cefnil, Ceftanir, Ceftinex, Cefzon, Cefzone, Kefnir, Samnir, Sefdin
Palcef Description
Generic Palcef is a semi-synthetic (partially man-made) oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics. Like other cephalosporins cefdinir stops bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming walls that surround them. The walls are necessary to protect bacteria from their environment and to keep the contents of the bacterial cell together. Bacteria cannot survive without a cell wall. Generic Palcef is active against a very wide spectrum of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Streptococcus pyogenes (the cause of strep throat); Hemophilus influenzae; Moraxella catarrhalis; E. coli ; Klebsiella; and Proteus mirabilis. It is not active against Pseudomonas. Therapeutic uses of cefdinir include otitis media (infections of the middle ear), infections of soft tissues, and respiratory tract infections.
Generic name of Generic Palcef is Cefdinir.
Brand name of Generic Palcef is Palcef.
Palcef Dosage
Generic Palcef is available in:
300mg Standard DosageGeneric Palcef is taken once or twice daily, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
The capsules or suspension can be taken with or without food.
Patients with advanced renal disease may need to take lower doses to prevent accumulation of cefdinir since it is eliminated from the body by the kidneys.
For adult infections the usual dose is 300 mg every 12 hours or 600 mg per day for 5-10 days depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
The recommended dose for children 6 months to 12 years of age is 7 mg/kg every 12 hours or 14 mg/kg per day for 5-10 days depending on the infection.
For most infections once daily dosing is as effective as twice daily dosing, though once daily dosing has not been evaluated for the treatment of skin infections or pneumonia.
Do not stop taking Generic Palcef suddenly.
Palcef Missing of dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Palcef Overdose
If you overdose Generic Palcef and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately.
Palcef Side effects
Generic Palcef has its side effects. The most common are:
nauseavomitingheartburngasloss of appetitestomach crampsdizzinessdrowsinessheadacheweakness or changes in sleep habitsmuscle achessweatingdry mouth, tremors and unusual taste in the mouthLess common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Palcef:
allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)sudden weight gainswelling of the ankles or feettrouble breathingunusually fast or slow, irregular heartbeatSide effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors
Palcef Contra-indications
Do not use Generic Palcef if you are allergic to Generic Palcef components.
Do not take Generic Palcef while you are pregnant or have nurseling.
Try to be careful with Generic Palcef usage in case of having asthma, emphysema or bronchitis along with asthma, certain heart problems (e.g., congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock, heart block or any conduction or sinus node problems, very slow heartbeat), untreated blood mineral imbalance (electrolyte imbalance), very low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems.
Avoid alcohol.
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Palcef taking suddenly.
Palcef Frequently asked questions
Q: What does Generic Palcef mean?
A: Generic Palcef is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of the middle ear (otitis media), tonsils (tonsillitis ), throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis), lungs (pneumonia), and skin and other soft tissues.
Q: What are brand and generic names of Generic Palcef?
A: Generic name of Generic Palcef is Cefdinir. Brand name of Generic Palcef is Palcef.
Q: In what way does Generic Palcef operate?
A: Generic Palcef is a semi-synthetic (partially man-made) oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics. Like other cephalosporins cefdinir stops bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming walls that surround them. The walls are necessary to protect bacteria from their environment and to keep the contents of the bacterial cell together. Bacteria cannot survive without a cell wall. Generic Palcef is active against a very wide spectrum of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Streptococcus pyogenes (the cause of strep throat); Hemophilus influenzae; Moraxella catarrhalis; E. coli ; Klebsiella; and Proteus mirabilis. It is not active against Pseudomonas. Therapeutic uses of cefdinir include otitis media (infections of the middle ear), infections of soft tissues, and respiratory tract infections.
Q: Can pregnant women use Generic Palcef?
A: Do not take Generic Palcef while you are pregnant or have nurseling.