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cefdinir
  • Restricted Medications Oral suspensions restricted to patients being admitted or already admitted.
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted TX Sub Notes
Omnicef CAPSULE, ORAL 300 mg      
Omnicef SUSPENSION, ORAL 50 mg/mL      
Display Third Generation Cephalosporins Class : 08120612
Medication comments:

Per policy, use of these medications is restricted as noted below:  
generic (Brand) Restrictions
cefdinir (Omnicef) Oral suspensions restricted to patients being admitted or already admitted.
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
cefdinir PO
(Omnicef©)		 300 mg BID CrCl ≥ 30: No adjustment necessary
CrCl < 30: 300 mg daily
HD: 300 mg q48h at the end of HD session
Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic
(Brand)		 Comments and Considerations Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
cefdinir
(Omnicef)		 Capsule and oral suspension are not bioequivalent. High-fat meal reduces suspension bioavailability by 30%. Iron-containing and Mg-containing preparations further reduce bioavailability Consider holding tube feeding 1 hour before and 1 hour after
Last updated: Dec. 29, 2025
  • Renal Adjustment Policy cefdinir subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
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