Licef 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.93 (24's pack: ৳ 286.34)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infections
- E. coli infections
- Skin infections
- Soft tissue infections
- Streptococcus pyogenes infections
- Streptococcus pneumoniae infections
- Proteus mirabilis infections
- Klebsiella species infections
- Staphylococci infections
Description
- Acid-stable
- Semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
- Rapidly absorbed
- Oral administration
- Maintains urine concentration
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Binds to penicillin-binding proteins
- Inhibits transpeptidation step
- Arrests cell wall assembly
- Results in bacterial cell death
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1g per day
- Children dosage: 30 mg/kg daily
- May be taken with or without meals
- Administration with food may diminish gastrointestinal complaints
Interaction
- No significant drug interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Side Effects
- Well tolerated
- Common side effects: gastrointestinal disturbances
- Common side effects: hypersensitivity phenomena
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- Caution in use during pregnancy if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause pseudomembranous colitis
- Caution in patients with diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children