Cefador 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin infections
- Soft tissue infections
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- E. coli
- Proteus mirabilis
- Klebsiella species
- Staphylococci
- Penicillinase producing bacteria
Description
Cefador is an acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin. It is rapidly absorbed after oral administration. Urine concentration of this antibiotic, following a 1 gm dose, is maintained well above the MIC of susceptible urinary pathogens for 20 to 22 hours.
Pharmacology
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 g per day
- Children dosage: 30 mg/kg daily
- Administration with or without meals
- May be taken with meals or on empty stomach
- Diminishes potential gastrointestinal complaints
- Divided doses
Interaction
No significant drug interaction with other drugs
Contraindications
Contradicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated
- Commonly reported side effects: gastrointestinal disturbances, hypersensitivity phenomena
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category B. Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
May cause pseudomembranous colitis. Caution in patients who develop diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
Dry place, away from light and heat, keep out of the reach of children