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Cefadroxil chewable tablets

Function and Efficacy

Cefadroxil is a first-generation oral cephalosporin, which has good antibacterial effect on most strains such as penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and group A hemolytic streptococci. It also has certain antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, Haemophilus influenzae, and gonococci. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci, Enterococci, indole-positive Proteus, Enterobacter, Serratia and other Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bacteroides fragilis are resistant to this product. Pharmacology Cefadroxil is low toxic. No death occurred when a high dose of 12600 mg/kg was given to newborn rats; dogs were given 600 mg/kg of this product orally every day, and rats were given 1000 mg/kg of this product orally every day for 6 consecutive months, and no toxic reactions were produced in various tissues and organs.

Ingredients

Cefadroxil.

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CefadroxilIngredients

Cefadroxil is a first-generation oral cephalosporin with good antibacterial effect on most strains of penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, group A hemolytic Streptococcus, etc. It also has certain antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, Haemophilus influenzae, and gonococci. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci, Enterococci, indole-positive Proteus, Enterobacter, Serratia and other Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bacteroides fragilis are resistant to this product. Pharmacology Cefadroxil is low toxic.

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Appearance

This product is white or off-white tablets

Indication

It is mainly used for urinary tract infections caused by sensitive bacteria, such as urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis, pyelonephritis, gonorrhea; respiratory tract infections, such as pneumonia, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis; skin and soft tissue infections, such as cellulitis, furunculosis; otitis media, etc.

Usage and Dosage

Oral. Common dosage for adults: 0.5-1.0g at a time, twice a day. Common dosage for children: 15-20mg/kg per body weight, twice a day.

Adverse Reactions

The incidence of adverse reactions of this product is about 5%, mainly gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea and upper abdominal discomfort, and a few patients may also have allergic reactions such as rashes. Anaphylactic shock may occur occasionally, and urea nitrogen, serum aminotransferase, and serum alkaline phosphatase may also increase transiently.

Precautions

It is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergy to cephalosporins and a history of anaphylactic shock or immediate reaction to penicillin.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Not yet clear. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Pregnant women must have specific indications for medication. This product can also enter breast milk. Although there are no reports of problems with the use of cephalosporins in lactating women, it is still necessary to weigh the pros and cons before using it. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

Probenecid can increase the blood concentration of this product and delay renal excretion.

Storage

Keep away from light, seal tightly, and store in a cool (not exceeding 20℃) and dry place.

Packaging Specification

0.125 g based on C16H17N3O5 flakes

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Kinhoo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2005-04-18
  • Address:

    Zhuhai Golden Coast Bio-Industrial Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    914404007740042759
  • Registered Funds:

    65.6 million yuan
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