Ultrasef 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml drop: ৳ 50.35

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ultrasef 250 mg capsule Ultrasef 500 mg capsule Ultrasef 125 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Susceptible microorganisms

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacterial cell wall
  • Bacteria lysis due to external osmotic pressure

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Dosage ranges for different types of infections
  • Dosage adjustments for elderly and in renal or hepatic impairment
  • Dosage for injectable administration in adults and children

Interaction

  • Concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced risk of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Investigations
  • Rare side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Teratogenicity not demonstrated in animal studies
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
  • Care in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Potential for positive Coombs’ testing
  • Potential for false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose warning

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
  • Dosage recommendations for patients on haemodialysis
  • Additional information for all patients
  • No exceeding of pediatric dosages

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Possible need for gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted Suspension usage timelines
  • Ultrasef Injection solutions usage timelines
  • Storage temperature effects on potency
  • Dispensing only on prescription

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