Cefdinir

Adults: The total daily dose for all infections is 600 mg. The dosage schedule is given in the following: Type of infection Dosage Duration Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis 300  mg two times daily or 600 mg once daily 5 to 10 days Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis Acute Bacterial Otitis Media Acute Maxillary Sinusitis 300 mg two times daily or 600 mg once daily 10 days Community Acquired Pneumonia 300mg two times daily 10 days Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections Powder for Oral Suspension: The total daily dose for all infections is 14 mg/kg body weight up to a maximum dose of 600 mg per day. The dosage schedule of oral suspension for pediatric patients as follows:   Type of infection Dosage Duration Acute Bacterial Otitis Media 7mg/kg two times or 14 mg/kg once daily 5 to 10 days Phayngitis/Tonsilitis     Acute Maxillary Sinusitis 7mg/kg two times or14 mg/kg once daily 10 days Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections 7mg/kg two times daily 10 days Direction for Reconstitution of Powder for Suspension: Shake the bottle well so that powder does not clog. Add 40 ml (8 x 5 ml spoonful) boiled and cooled water with the provided 5ml spoon to the bottle. Shake well until all powder is dispersed. Reconstituted suspension should be used within 10 days of preparation if kept at room  temperature or within 14 days if kept in a refrigerator. Shake the bottle well before use.