CFL 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 190.58
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefaclor monohydrate |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of otitis media
- Treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and skin structure infections
Pharmacology
- Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Stability against beta-lactamase inactivation
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against various organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dose of 250mg every 8 hours
- Maximum dosage of 4g/day for severe infections
- Pediatric dosage of 20mg/kg/day
- Recommended dosage for different age groups
- Administration in renal impairment
- Administration in patients undergoing haemodialysis
- Geriatric use
Interaction
- False-positive reaction for glucose in the urine
- Interactions with oral anticoagulants
- Recommendation for regular monitoring of prothrombin time
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal symptoms
- Rare cases of transient hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice
- Occurrence of fever, abdominal pain, superinfection, renal dysfunction
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate studies in pregnant women
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
- Detection of small amounts in mother's milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribing in the absence of proven bacterial infection
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Inhibition of renal excretion by Probenecid
- Caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Overdose Effects
- Toxic symptoms of overdose
- Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting powder for suspension
- Instructions for reconstituting pediatric drops
- Shaking the bottle well before mixing the water
- Storage guidelines for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Storage at room temperature
- Protection from light
- Storage guidelines for reconstituted suspension