Directions for the Use of Omnicef

Omnicef, a medication used to treat bacterial infections such as ear and sinus infections, comes from the line of cephalosporin antibiotics. Omnicef can be taken in either liquid or pill form. This antibiotic must be taken correctly to be completely effective. If it is not taken correctly, the infection may return.

Things You'll Need

• Omnicef
• Medicine cup

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Instructions

• 1

  Shake your liquid bottle of Omincef before each use. Some of the medicine may settle as it sits.

• 2

  Read the pharmacy label to find out the dosage your doctor wants you to take. Do not take more or less than what the doctor orders or the medication won't work.

• 3

  Use a medicine cup to get the exact dosage of Omnicef to take. Do not use household teaspoons or tablespoons to do your measuring. Your pharmacist will have free medicine cups for you if you do not own one.

• 4

  Drink the medicine down once or twice per day as directed by your physician. If you are taking a pill, swallow it down once or twice per day with a glass of water as directed by your physician.

• 5

  Repeat your regiment for as many days as is listed on the Omnicef label attached by your pharmacist.