Question: are omnicef and augmentin in the same family?
Answer: Omnicef and Augmentin are different types of antibiotics. Omnicef is a cephalosporin antibiotic and Augmentin is a combination of a penicillin-type antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor. The brand name Omnicef is discontinued in the U.S. Generic versions of cefdinir are available.