Appearance of stool in an infant taking cefdinir and iron
Appearance of stool in an infant taking cefdinir and iron
Brick-colored stools noted in the patient's diaper during cefdinir course. The color can vary from red to maroon and is caused by an interaction between cefdinir metabolites and excess iron present in the gastrointestinal tract (eg, from iron supplements or an iron-containing infant formula).