Open AccessComparison of the palatability of the oral suspension of cefdinir vs. amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium, cefprozil and azithromycin in pediatric patients
Author(s) -
Jerold L. Powers,
W. Manford Gooch,
L P Oddo
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
the pediatric infectious disease journal/the pediatric infectious disease journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.028
H-Index - 140
eISSN - 1532-0987
pISSN - 0891-3668
DOI - 10.1097/00006454-200012001-00008
Subject(s) - cefdinir , azithromycin , amoxicillin , medicine , dysgeusia , taste disorder , crossover study , taste , antibiotics , psychology , adverse effect , placebo , cephalosporin , alternative medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , neuroscience , pathology
Patient adherence to therapeutic regimens is extremely important to successful treatment of acute otitis media. Among pediatric patients medication palatability, particularly that of oral suspensions, is essential for patient acceptance, therapeutic compliance and successful outcome.