Drozid

Philippines • Dexa Medica

Indication

Respiratory Tract infections
Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, lung abscesses, emphysema, pleuritis, sinusitis, laryngitis, otitis media.

Urinary Tract Infections
Pyelonephritis, cystitis, adnexitis, endometritis

Skin & soft tissue infections
Lymphangitis, abscesses, cellulitis, decubitus ulcers, mastitis, furunculosis, erysipelas

Composition

Cefadroxil 125 mg

Package

1 bottle of 60 ml

Dosage Forms

Dry Syrup

ATC Classification

J01D

Warning

Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Caution
This item may not be safe for use while operating heavy machinery. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.
Pregnancy
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use during pregnancy has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Caution
This item may not be safe for use during lactation. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.

Dosage

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.

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.

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.