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Can Beer Be Consumed While On Cefdinir For Sinus?
Brief Answer:
About 1 day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Cefdinir has a "half-life" of about 2 hours in people who have normal kidney function (much longer in people who have some kidney impairment.
A half-life of 2 hours means that 2 hours after taking the last dose, 1/2 of that last dose remains in your system. After 2 more hours, 1/4 remains in your system. And so on.
I would recommend waiting between 12 - 24 hours after the last dose before drinking alcohol.
Brief Answer:
That should be ok.
Detailed Answer:
That should be ok if you are feeling well. Since you've been sick recently, I'd suggest limiting the beers to 2 so that you don't stress your immune system right now.
Have a good time at the party!
Best regards,
Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, MD
About 1 day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Cefdinir has a "half-life" of about 2 hours in people who have normal kidney function (much longer in people who have some kidney impairment.
A half-life of 2 hours means that 2 hours after taking the last dose, 1/2 of that last dose remains in your system. After 2 more hours, 1/4 remains in your system. And so on.
I would recommend waiting between 12 - 24 hours after the last dose before drinking alcohol.
Brief Answer:
That should be ok.
Detailed Answer:
That should be ok if you are feeling well. Since you've been sick recently, I'd suggest limiting the beers to 2 so that you don't stress your immune system right now.
Have a good time at the party!
Best regards,
Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, MD
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