Sefadol 125 mg/5 ml Suspension
Cefadroxil · 125 mg/5 ml
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Product details
- Generic name
- Cefadroxil
- Strength
- 125 mg/5 ml
- Dosage form
- Powder For Suspension
- Manufacturer / brand
- Techno Drugs Ltd.
- SKU
- 304-0103-023
Medicine information: Cefadroxil
Indications
First-generation oral cephalosporin for:
- Streptococcal sore throat and tonsillitis
- Skin and soft-tissue infections (impetigo, cellulitis, boils, wound infections)
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and joint infections (follow-on treatment)
Dosage & administration
Adults: 500 mg–1 g twice daily (or 1 g once daily for skin infections and strep throat); maximum 4 g/day.
- UTI: 1 g twice daily (or 1–2 g once daily for uncomplicated cystitis).
Children: 30 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses (or once daily for strep throat and impetigo); maximum adult dose.
- Guide (suspension 125 or 250 mg/5 ml): under 1 year 25–50 mg/kg/day; 1–6 years 250 mg twice daily; over 6 years 500 mg twice daily.
- Strep throat: 10 days.
- Kidney impairment (CrCl < 50): longer dosing interval.
- With or without food.
Contraindications
- Allergy to cephalosporins
- Severe immediate allergy to penicillins
Side effects
Common: nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion, rash, itching.
Less common: vomiting, vaginal thrush, headache.
Rare but serious: anaphylaxis, severe skin reactions, C. difficile colitis, liver inflammation, blood disorders, kidney inflammation.
Precautions & warnings
- Ask about penicillin/cephalosporin allergy.
- Kidney impairment: adjust dose.
- Complete the full course.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Probenecid (raises levels)
- Warfarin (monitor INR)
- Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics (kidney effects at high doses)
Overdose
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. Supportive care; haemodialysis removes it.
Storage
Store below 30°C, dry. Reconstituted suspension: keep in a fridge and use within 14 days.
This information is for general reference only. Always follow the dose prescribed by your doctor and ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
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