Is the medicine OMNICEF or its generic CEFDINIR a sulpha based drug?
I'm having a reaction to my antibiotic and I'm not sure if it is correlated with it's ingredients
Answer:
No, it is not in the sulfa drug category, but it does contain the element Sulfur. You may be sensitive to it if you are especially allergic to sulfa drugs.
It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin drug. If you are OK taking Keflex or its generic cephalexin then I would not be concerned with Omnicef or its generic.
If you have ANY swelling in the throat or difficulty breathing you need to go to a doctor. Its may be too late for an antihistamine, its sedative effects could do more harm than good. If it is an anifalactic reaction you may need an epinephrine medication to keep your airways open.
IF it is getting better on its own then still contact an ER, and certainly don't take any more of the med. If its getting worse or staying the same don't wait for it to get better.
Most antibiotics have sulfur in them, even good old amoxicillin. Consider a macrolide antibioitic like azithromycin next time unless you have an aversion to them.
It belongs to cephalosporin family and is not a sulpha drug. But it can cause reactions..
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