The average cost for 20 capsules of 300mg of Cefdinir is $18.26 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 71.90% off the average retail price of $64.99.
CapsuleDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
300mg | 20 capsules | $18.26 | $0.91 |
Bottle of oral suspensionDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
60ml of 125mg/5ml | 1 bottle | $16.67 | $16.67 |
100ml of 125mg/5ml | 1 bottle | $19.94 | $19.94 |
60ml of 250mg/5ml | 1 bottle | $16.75 | $16.75 |
100ml of 250mg/5ml | 1 bottle | $22.39 | $22.39 |
Typical dosage for Cefdinir
Ages 13 years and older (capsules only):
- The typical dose is 300 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days.
- For certain infections (sinus infections, strep throat, tonsil infections, and infections related to bronchitis), you might be able to take 600 mg once per day for 10 days.
Ages 6 months to under 13 years (oral suspension only):
- The dose is based on your child's body weight. The typical dose is 7 mg/kg of body weight by mouth every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days.
- For certain infections (ear infections, sinus infections, strep throat, and tonsil infections), your child might be able to take a higher dose (14 mg/kg) once per day for 10 days.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.
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Reviewed by:
Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
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Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.
