Cefcare 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

Indications

• Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
• Treatment of urinary tract infections
• Treatment of skin & soft tissue infections

Description

• Acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
• Rapid absorption after oral administration
• Maintains urine concentration above MIC of susceptible urinary pathogens

Pharmacology

• Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
• Binds to penicillin-binding proteins
• Inhibits transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis
• Arrests cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death

Dosage & Administration

• Adult dosage for different infections
• Children dosage
• Can be taken with or without meals
• Administration with food may diminish gastrointestinal complaints

Interaction

• No significant drug interaction with other drugs

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil or any of its ingredients

Side Effects

• Well tolerated generally
• Commonly reported gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity phenomena

Pregnancy & Lactation

• US FDA pregnancy category B
• Lack of adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
• Excretion in human milk
• Caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• May cause pseudomembranous colitis
• Caution in patients with diarrhea during therapy

Therapeutic Class

• First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

• Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
• Keep out of reach of children

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