Droxal Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Cefadroxil monohydrate

Indications/Uses

Resp tract, skin & soft tissue, GUT infections; osteomyelitis, arthritis, septicemia, peritonitis, puerperal sepsis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Cystitis 1-2 g daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Other UTI 2 g daily in 2 divided doses. Skin & soft tissue infections 1 g daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Upper & lower resp tract infections 1 g daily, may be increased to 2 g daily in severe infections. Pharyngitis & tonsillitis 1 g daily in divided dose for 10 days. Childn 30 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Impaired renal function. Patients on potent diuretics & nephrotoxic antibiotics.

Adverse Reactions

Pseudomembranous colitis, allergic reactions, pruritus, genital moniliasis, vaginitis, moderate & transient neutropenia, minor elevations in serum transaminases.

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Drug Interactions

Aminoglycosides, potent diuretics, probenecid.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DB05 - cefadroxil ; Belongs to the class of first-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Droxal cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's (Rp578,000/boks)

Form

Droxal dry syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp75,000/botol)

Form

Droxal Forte dry syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp85,000/botol)

Droxal

cefadroxil

Manufacturer:

Solas