CEFAROL 250
CEFAROL 250
Broad spectrum antibiotics.

Indication

CEFAROL® is indicated in the following infections caused by susceptible organisms:

  • Infections of respiratory tract: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, pulmonary abscess, sinusitis and otitis media.
  • Infections of genitourinary tract: pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, endometritis.
  • Infections of skin and soft tissues.
  • Other infections: osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and oral and dental infections.

Composition

Each 5 ml of CEFAROL® 250 For oral suspension contains:

  • Cefadroxil 250 mg (as Cefadroxil Monohydrate)

 Each 5 ml of CEFAROL® 125 For oral suspension contains:

  • Cefadroxil 125 mg (as Cefadroxil Monohydrate)

Each 1ml of CEFAROL® 100 for oral pediatric drops contains:

  • Cefadroxil 100 mg (as Cefadroxil Monohydrate)

Dosage

1)Adults:

  • 500 – 1000 mg every 12 hours.

2)Children:

  • Aged above 6 years: 500 mg every 12 hours.
  • Aged 1- 6 years: 250 mg every 12 hours.
  • Or as directed by the physician.

*Dose should be reduced in patients with impaired renal function.

  • Cefadroxil is well absorbed from G.I.T. even in the presence of food. It also exhibits a long serum half life, and thus a prolonged duration of activity. It is widely distributed to body tissues and fluids.These characteristics allow for once or twice daily administration of Cefadroxil.
  •  Cefadroxil has a bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as: Staphylococci, β-hemolytic streptococci, Streptococci pneumonia, E . coli, Klebsiella and Proteus mirabilis

Each 5 ml of CEFAROL® 250 For oral suspension contains:

  • Cefadroxil 250 mg (as Cefadroxil Monohydrate)

 Each 5 ml of CEFAROL® 125 For oral suspension contains:

  • Cefadroxil 125 mg (as Cefadroxil Monohydrate)

Each 1ml of CEFAROL® 100 for oral pediatric drops contains:

  • Cefadroxil 100 mg (as Cefadroxil Monohydrate)

CEFAROL® is indicated in the following infections caused by susceptible organisms:

  • Infections of respiratory tract: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, pulmonary abscess, sinusitis and otitis media.
  • Infections of genitourinary tract: pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, endometritis.
  • Infections of skin and soft tissues.
  • Other infections: osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and oral and dental infections.

CEFAROL® should not be administered to patients who have shown hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

  • CEFAROL® should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • CEFAROL® is excreted in breast milk and should be used with caution in lactating mothers.

 As with other cephalosporins

  • few patients may experience some gastrointestinal disturbances as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
  • Very rarely allergic manifestations, superinfections (upon prolonged administrations)
  • other rare adverse reactions may occur.

1)Adults:

  • 500 – 1000 mg every 12 hours.

2)Children:

  • Aged above 6 years: 500 mg every 12 hours.
  • Aged 1- 6 years: 250 mg every 12 hours.
  • Or as directed by the physician.

*Dose should be reduced in patients with impaired renal function.

CEFAROL® should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function.

CEFAROL® For Oral suspension : ( Bottle of 60 ml after reconstitution).

  •  Store in a dry place at a temperature below 30°C.