Belocef 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Amico laboratories ltd
Also available as
Belocef 250 mg capsule Belocef 125 mg suspension Belocef ds 250 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in the cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Maximum daily dosage for children and adults

Interaction

  • Increased risk of kidney damage with nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Not to be used in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Elevation of blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No established safety in pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • May cause dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in the development of superinfection
  • Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • May cause a false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment and on haemodialysis
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage if necessary

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Reconstituted Suspension should be used within 7-14 days
  • Injection solutions retain potency for 2-12 hours
  • Variation in color does not affect potency
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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