Cedril 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.26

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefadroxil monohydrate
Company	Aci limited
Also available as	Cedril 500 mg capsule

Indications

Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
Treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis
Treatment of urinary tract infections
Treatment of skin & soft tissue infections
Infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Infections caused by E. coli
Infections caused by Proteus mirabilis
Infections caused by Klebsiella species
Infections caused by Staphylococci
Infections caused by penicillinase producing bacteria

Description

Acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
Maintains urine concentration above MIC of susceptible urinary pathogens

Pharmacology

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
Inhibits final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis
Causes bacterial cell death

Dosage & Administration

Adult dosage: 1-2 g per day in divided doses
Child dosage: 30 mg/kg daily in divided doses
May be taken with or without meals
Administer with food to diminish potential gastrointestinal complaints

Interactions

No significant drug interaction with other drugs

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects: gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity phenomena

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA pregnancy category: B
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Excreted in human milk
Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

May cause pseudomembranous colitis
Caution during diagnosis in patients with diarrhea associated with therapy

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

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

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