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Cefdinir vs Cephalexin

Compare Cefdinir and Cephalexin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

CefdinirCephalexin
Drug classCephalosporin AntibacterialCephalosporin Antibacterial
Used to treatBacterial pneumonia, Bacterial skin diseases, Bronchitis, Escherichia coli infections, Haemophilus infections, Klebsiella infections, Moraxellaceae infections, Otitis media, Proteus infections, Sinusitis, Staphylococcal infections, Streptococcal infections, TonsillitisBacterial pneumonia, Bacterial skin diseases, Escherichia coli infections, Haemophilus infections, Human bites, Infectious bone diseases, Klebsiella infections, Moraxellaceae infections, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Proteus infections, Soft tissue infections, Staphylococcal infections, Streptococcal infections, Surgical wound infection, Urinary tract infections
Generic priceFrom $0.46 each, about $13.74 for 30 (300 mg capsule); other forms from $0.11 per mL (125 mg/5 mL suspension)From $0.090 each, about $2.71 for 30 (250 mg capsule); other forms from $0.071 per mL (250 mg/5 mL suspension)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed