Neucef

by Sami

Active ingredient: Cefadroxil

PKR 250

Available at Healify

Neucef 60ml Suspension 125mg/5ml · pc · PKR 290 · In stock · Prescription medicine
Neucef Ds 60ml Suspension 250mg/5ml · pc · PKR 405 · In stock · Prescription medicine
Neucef Capsules 500mg (1 Strip = 6 Capsules) · Strip · PKR 250 · In stock · Prescription medicine

Manufactured by SAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.

Other packs (not sold online by Healify)

Susp · 125 mg/5 mL · 60 mL (011247)
Susp · 250 mg/5 mL · 60 mL (018094)
Drop · 100 mg · 10 mL (039058)

About Cefadroxil

Cephalosporin

Uses

Infections of respiratory tract, urinary tract and skin by susceptible organisms.

How to take it

Adults: 500 mg-1 gm twice daily or 1 gm once daily or 2 gm daily in two divided doses. Children: Under 1 yr, 25 mg/kg daily in divided doses; 1-6 yr, 250 mg twice daily; over 6 yr, 500 mg twice daily. Upper Respiratory Infection: Adults: 1 gm once daily or 500 mg twice daily for 10 days. Children: 15 mg/kg every 12 hr or 30 mg/kg daily. Urinary Tract Infection: Adults: Uncomplicated Lower UTI: 1-2 gm/day given once daily or in two divided dose. Other UTIs: 1 gm twice daily. Children: 15 mg/kg every 12 hr. Skin Infection: Adults: 1 gm once daily or 500 mg twice daily. Children: 15 mg/kg every 12 hr (or 30 mg/kg once daily for impetigo).

Side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions. Gl disturbances. Pseudomembranous colitis, haemolytic anaemia.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Renal impairment. Hypersensitivity to penicillins. History of GI disturbance, severe allergy or asthma.

Advice

Do not chew or crush extended release tablets. Contact prescriber if there is pain on urination, changes in urinary pattern, vaginal drainage, vaginal itching, mouth sores, foul-smelling bloody stool, bloody urine, unusual chills or fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, furry tongue occur. Watery or bloody stools can occur 2 or more months after therapy and can be serious, requiring immediate treatment.

Full information on Cefadroxil →

Interactions with Cefadroxil

Loop diuretics, anticoagulants, other antibiotics, antiplatelets, colestyramine.

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take, including herbal products.