Cefida 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 176.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefdinir
Company	Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Cefida 300 mg capsule

Title

Cefida

Description

Cefida is indicated in Community Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis, Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Acute Bacterial Otitis Media, and Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections. It has a broad spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens. The total daily dose for all infections is 600 mg.

Indications

Community Acquired Pneumonia
Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Pharmacology

Cefdinir is a semisynthetic third generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic with broad spectrum bactericidal activity against common pathogens.

Dosage & Administration

Total Daily Dose: 600 mg
Dosage Schedule:
- Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis:
  - 300 mg two times daily
  - 600 mg once daily
  - 5 to 10 days
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis:
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media:
  - 7 mg/kg two times or 14 mg/kg once daily
  - 5 to 10 days
- Acute Maxillary Sinusitis:
  - 300 mg two times daily or 600 mg once daily
  - 10 days
- Community Acquired Pneumonia:
  - 300 mg two times daily
  - 10 days
- Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections:
  - 7 mg/kg two times daily
  - 10 days
Pediatric Dosage: 14 mg/kg body weight up to a maximum dose of 600 mg per day

Interaction

Antacids
Iron supplement
Probencid

Contraindications

Cefdinir is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

Side Effects

Diarrhea
Vaginal moniliasis
Nausea & Vomiting
Headache
Rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

Category: B
Breastfeeding: Cefdinir was not detected in the breast milk after administration of single 600 mg doses.

Precautions & Warnings

Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of colitis
Reduced total daily dose in patients with transient or persistent renal insufficiency

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature and protect from light. Reconstituted suspension should be used within 7 days if kept at room temperature and within 14 days if kept in refrigerator. Always keep the bottle tightly closed.