Lapicef Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Cefadroxil monohydrate

Indications/Uses

Resp, skin & soft tissue, GUT & other infections due to gm +ve & gm -ve microorganism.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & child >40 kg 500-1,000 mg twice daily. <40 kg, >6 yr 500 mg twice daily, 1-6 yr 250 mg twice daily, <1 yr 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Impaired renal function, superinfections, history of GIT disease (colitis). Penicillin-allergic patients.

Adverse Reactions

Symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis, allergic reactions, genital pruritus, genital moniliasis, vaginitis, moderate transient neutropenia & minor elevations in serum transaminase.

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Drug Interactions

Aminoglycosides, potent diuretic. Cephalosporin blood level & toxicity increased by 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

Lapicef cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp880,000/boks)

Form

Lapicef dry syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp38,000/boks)

Form

Lapicef dry syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp63,000/boks)

Form

Lapicef oral drops 150 mg/mL

Packing/Price

15 mL x 1's (Rp48,000/boks)

Lapicef

cefadroxil

Manufacturer:

Lapi