Ridicef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 175.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefdinir
Company	Navana pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Ridicef 300 mg capsule

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

Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Effective against b-lactamase producing strains
Activity against common pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E. coli, etc.

Dosage & Administration

Total daily dose is 600 mg
Dosage schedules for different infections
Dosage for pediatric patients
Directions for reconstitution of powder for suspension

Interaction

Interaction with antacids
Interaction with iron supplement
Interaction with probenecid

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin class of antibiotics

Side Effects

Common side effects like diarrhea, vaginal moniliasis, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

Category B for pregnancy
No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Drug detected in breast milk after single 600 mg doses

Precautions & Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature
Protect from light
Shelf life after reconstitution

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