Adocil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.24
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
Description
- Acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Maintains urine concentration above MIC of pathogens
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Binds to penicillin-binding proteins
- Inhibits cell wall biosynthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for different infections
- Children dosage
- Can be taken with or without food
Interaction
- No significant drug interaction
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Well tolerated in general
- Commonly reported gastrointestinal disturbances
- Commonly reported hypersensitivity phenomena
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution needed during pregnancy
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause pseudomembranous colitis
- Caution needed for patients with diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Keep away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children