Prescription
Antibiotic (Cephalosporin)
Cefdinir
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Cefdinir is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria that cause infections in your body. It belongs to the cephalosporin family of antibiotics and stops bacteria from building their protective walls, which destroys them.
What is it used for?
Throat infectionsear infectionssinus infections (blocked nose with thick discharge)chest infections like bronchitis and pneumoniaskin infectionstyphoid-like bacterial infections
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.