The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea (up to 15%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Rash
- Vaginal yeast infection
Cefdinir serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: hives; rash; blisters; swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Infectious diarrhea (C. difficile-related diarrhea): fever, nausea, foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements (up to 15 times per day)
Source: DailyMed
The following Cefdinir side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Rare
Black, tarry stools
chills
painful or difficult urination
shortness of breath
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
bloody nose
bloody or cloudy urine
bloody, black, or tarry stools
blue lips, fingernails, or skin
bruising
chest pain or discomfort
clay-colored stools
cold, clammy skin
confusion
coughing or vomiting blood
cracks in the skin
dark-colored urine
diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
difficult or troubled breathing
difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dilated neck veins
dizziness
extreme fatigue
fast heartbeat
fast, weak pulse
feeling of discomfort
general body swelling
general tiredness and weakness
headache
heavier menstrual periods
high fever
hoarseness
increased thirst
inflammation of the joints
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeat
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
lightheadedness
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
loss of heat from the body
muscle aches
muscle cramps or spasms
muscle pain or stiffness
nausea or vomiting
noisy breathing
nosebleeds
pain in the ankles or knees
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
pale skin
persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
pinpoint red spots on the skin
problems with bleeding or clotting
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
seizures
severe stomach pain
slow or irregular breathing
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swollen lymph glands
tightness in the chest
unpleasant breath odor
unusual weight loss
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Itching of the vagina or genital area
pain during sexual intercourse
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
vaginal yeast infection
Rare
Acid or sour stomach
belching
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
full feeling
increase in body movements
increased clear or white vaginal discharge
indigestion
lack or loss of strength
passing gas
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
soreness or redness around the fingernails and toenails
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
unable to sleep
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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