Factive

by Wilshire

Active ingredient: Cefatrizine

Packs

• Cap · 250 mg · 12's (053646)
• Cap · 500 mg · 12's (053647)
• Susp · 250 mg · 60 mL (053645)
• Susp · 500 mg · 60 mL (060520)

About Cefatrizine

Cephalosporin

Uses

Infections of the respiratory tract, ENT, urinary tract, skin, soft tissue and bones. Gynaecological and obstetrical infections. Gonorrhoea and syphilis. Dental procedures.

How to take it

Adults: Usually 1 gm daily in two divided doses. Children: 4 mth - 2 yr, 125-250 mg daily; 3-6 yr, 250-500 mg daily. All in two divided doses.

Side effects

Hypersensitivity, GI upset, pseudomembranous colitis, neutropenia, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Renal impairment. Hypersensitivity to penicillins.

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Interactions with Cefatrizine

Loop diuretics, probenecid, metformin.

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Compiled by Healify Pharmacy from published drug references. How we compile it →

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