Monday, January 28, 2008

CEPOREX GlaxoSmithKline

CEPOREX GlaxoSmithKline
Drug Category: Cephalosporin.
Generic Name: Cephalexin.
Contents: Caps 250mg/500mg: Cephalexin 250mg/500mg.
Drops: Per 1.25ml: Cephalexin 125mg; after re-constitution as per instruction on the pack. IM/IV Inj 500mg: Per vial: Cephalexin 500mg. Syp 125mg/250mg: Per 5ml: Cephalexin 125mg /250mg; after reconstitution as per direction men­tioned on the pack.
Indications: Infections of the respiratory tract, ENT, urinary tract, skin, soft tissue and bones. Gynecological and obstetrical infections. Gonorrhoea and syphilis. Dental procedures.
Dosage: Adults: Usually 1-2gm daily in two to four divided doses. Children: Under 3 months. 65.5-125mg twice daily; 4 months-2 years, 250-500mg daily; 3-6 years, 1 -2gm daily. All in two to four divided doses.
Precautions: Renal impairment. Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Interactions: Loop diuretics.
Adverse effects: Gl disturbances.
Regn.No:Pack:Trade Prices:Retail Prices:
Caps 250mg (003375) :12's: 75.25:88.53.
Caps 500mg(005641):12's: 147.16:173.13.
Drops(010806):10ml: 54.35:63.94.
Inj IM 500mg(014485): Vial: 33.94:39.93.
Inj IV500mg(014484): 27.39:32.22.
Syp 125mg(003374):60ml: 45.46:53.49.
Syp 250mg(006408):60ml: 75.67:89.02

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