Ingredient

Cefdinir

Cefdinir is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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MFDS ingredient code M088312

What does it do?

Cefdinir belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat various bacterial infections. It is primarily effective against respiratory, skin, and urinary tract infections.

Cefdinir works by interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, preventing the bacteria from multiplying. As a result, the bacteria that cause infections are either killed or hindered from growing.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Compared to other cephalosporin antibiotics, cefdinir is effective against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Additionally, it can be administered orally, making it convenient to use.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.