Drozid syrup
Dexa Medica
Ingredients in every 5 ml
| Cefadroxil | 125 mg |
Each package contains
Other details
| Flavour | Original |
W.H.O. classification
| ATC Level 1 | J - Antiinfectives for systemic use |
| ATC Level 2 | J01 - Antibacterials for Systemic Use |
| ATC Level 3 | J01D - Other Beta-Lactam Antibacterials in ATC |
Warnings
Pregnancy
Lactation
Alcohol
Machinery
Available in
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The Philippines |
Dosage information
18 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE
— Uncomplicated UTI like cystitis:
1-2 g daily, single dose or in 2 equally divided doses
— Other UTI:
2 g daily or 2 equally divided doses
— Skin structure infection:
1 g daily, single dose or in 2 equally divided doses
— Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis & tonsilitis:
1 g daily, single dose or in 2 equally divided doses for at least 10 days
— Respiratory infections:
1 g daily in 2 divided doses. Moderate to severe infections:
1-2 g daily in 2 divided doses.
0 TO 18 YEARS OLD
— UTI and skin infections:
30 mg/kg body weight per day in divided doses every 12 hours
— Pharyngitis and tonsilitis:
30 mg/kg body weight per day, in single dose or 2 divided doses
— Group A β-hemolytic streptococcus infection:
Treatment at least 10 days
PATIENT WITH RENAL IMPAIRMENT
Should be used with caution in the presence of impaired renal function (creatinine clearance rate <50 mL/minute/1.73 m²), the dosage must be adjusted according to the grade of renal impairment.
Indication
Resp tract infections: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, lung abscesses, emphysema, pleuritis, sinusitis, laryngitis, otitis media. UTI: Pyelonephritis, cystitis, adnexitis, endometritis. Skin & soft tissue infections: Lymphangitis, abscesses, cellulitis, decubitus ulcers, mastitis, furunculosis, erysipelas.