- Pharyngitis & tonsillitis:
- Adults: PO 500mg OD *10/7
- Child 2-12 years: PO 5 mg/kg BD *10/7
- Max: 500 mg/dose
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Adult: PO 500mg BD *10/7
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections:
- Adult: PO 250-500mg BD OR 500mg OD *10/7
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- Child 2-12 years: PO 20mg/kg OD
- Max: 500 mg/dose
- Child 2-12 years: PO 20mg/kg OD
- Tablet:
- 500mg
- Suspension:
- 125mg/5mL
- 250mg/5mL
- May be taken with or without food.
- May be taken with meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Second-generation cephalosporin
It binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins, which in turn inhibits cell wall synthesis and results in bactericidal activity.
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Vaginal itching or discharge
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Low white blood cell (WBC) count
- Hypersensitivity to class/components
- Amikacin
- Gentamicin
- Kanamycin
- Streptomycin
- Probenecid
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Use with caution |
| Breastfeeding | Can be used |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurozil | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 60mL | Aurobindo Pharma | Simba Pharma |
| Aurozil | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 60mL | Aurobindo Pharma | Simba Pharma |
| Aurozil | 500mg | Tablet | 10’s | Aurobindo Pharma | Simba Pharma |