Here is the detailed overview for:
💊 Cefadroxil Oral Liquid 125 mg/5 mL (p)
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
- First-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Broad-spectrum beta-lactam – inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
🩺 Purpose / Indications
Used primarily in children for treatment of:
- Upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Pediatric bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Palatable oral suspension for easy pediatric use
✔️ Effective against common gram-positive pathogens
✔️ Well absorbed orally
✔️ Available in measurable syrup form for precise dosing
💊 Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric dose:
🔹 25–50 mg/kg/day, divided every 12 hours
🔹 Dosage adjusted based on age, weight, and severity of infection - Route: Oral
- Shake well before use
📦 Common Packaging
- Dry powder for reconstitution
- Strength after mixing: 125 mg/5 mL
- Supplied in 30 mL / 60 mL / 100 mL bottles
- Use within 7–14 days after reconstitution (as per label)
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
- Complete full course to avoid resistance
- Use measuring cup/spoon for accurate dosing
- Discard any unused reconstituted suspension after the recommended period
- Renal impairment may require dose adjustment
- Check for penicillin allergy
💢 Common Side Effects
- Mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
- Rash or allergic reaction
- Rare: superinfection with prolonged use
🧊 Storage
- Before mixing: Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
- After reconstitution: Keep refrigerated (2–8°C)
- Do not freeze
- Shake well before each use