Cefoxil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by specific bacteria
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by various bacteria
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by specific bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Dosage for Parenteral Administration
- Specific dosage for various infections such as pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, typhoid fever, gonorrhoea, meningitis, and bone/joint infections
Administration
Freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Care required for patients with a history of colitis
- Possible cross reactions with penicillin hypersensitivity
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Specific instructions for reconstitution for different dosage strengths
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children