Cefador 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 50.19

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefadroxil monohydrate
Company	Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Cefador 125 mg suspension Cefador 500 mg capsule

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