Polycef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Polycef 250 mg capsule Polycef 500 mg capsule Polycef 125 mg pediatric drop Polycef ds 250 mg suspension Polycef 500 mg injection Polycef 1 gm injection

Title

  • Polycef (Cephradine) 500mg Capsules

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Polycef is a broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic used to treat infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is indicated for upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections.

Color Options

  • White

Formulation

  • Capsules

Packaging

  • Bottle

Strength

  • 500mg

Mode of Action

  • Inhibits cross-linking process in the cell wall of bacteria, leading to lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure

Dosage Form

  • Oral
  • Injectable

Dosage Instructions

  • Adults: 500mg-1g four times daily or 1g twice daily, Children: 25-50mg/kg daily in divided doses
  • Maximum daily dosage: 4 gm
  • Elderly: Normal adult dose is appropriate

Administration

  • Oral
  • Injectable (Intramuscular or Intravenous)

Interaction

  • Concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs may increase risk of kidney damage
  • Diuretics and probenecid enhance possibility of renal toxicity

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood disorders (including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and hemolytic anemia)

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excreted in breast milk, caution in lactating mothers

Precautions

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection due to resistant organisms
  • Administer with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result with certain testing solutions

Special Populations

  • Renal Impairment dosing recommendations
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastric upsets
  • Treatment mainly supportive

Therapeutic Class

  • First Generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepare suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension should be used within 7 days if kept at room temperature or within 14 days if kept in a refrigerator
  • Injection solutions should be used within 2 hours at room temperature

Usability Features

  • Potency retained for 12 hours when stored at 5°C
  • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children
  • Dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician

Related Brands