Pill identification — FDA label match
E99 Pill — Cefdinir 300 mg (Purple, Capsule)
A purple capsule with the imprint E99 matches the FDA label for Cefdinir 300 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | E99 |
|---|---|
| Generic name | Cefdinir |
| Active ingredient(s) | Cefdinir 300 mg |
| Strength | 300 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Colour | Purple |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 21 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-2537-0, 70518-2537-1, 70518-1880-0, 70518-1880-1, 70518-1213-0 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Cefdinir is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefdinir and other antibacterial drugs, cefdinir should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Cefdinir 300 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint E99?
A purple capsule with the imprint E99 matches the FDA label for Cefdinir 300 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the E99 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a purple capsule, 21 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID dff50439-0005-485e-b36e-33cd068b4939 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.