Samik Cefadroxil Capsule 500mg

Adult dose

1) For urinary tract infections: For uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections, administer cefadroxil orally at 1-2g (potency) divided into 1-2 doses daily. For other urinary tract infections, administer 2g (potency) in two divided doses daily. 2) For skin and skin tissue infections: Administer 1g (potency) orally divided into 1-2 doses daily. 3) For pharyngitis and tonsillitis: For pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci, administer orally at 1g (potency) divided into 1-2 doses for 10 days.

Child dose

1) For urinary tract infections, skin and skin tissue infections: Administer orally 30mg (potency) per kg of body weight divided into two doses per day. 2) For pharyngitis and tonsillitis: Administer orally 30mg (potency) per kg of body weight 1-2 times daily.

This medication should not be used by patients who have experienced severe allergic reactions or shock due to this drug in the past. Also, individuals allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics should not take this medication. It should not be administered to patients suffering from a specific infectious disease known as infectious mononucleosis. This medication contains lactose, and should not be given to patients with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose metabolism disorders. Caution is needed when administering this medication to patients with a history of allergies, asthma, or those with a family history of easy allergic symptoms such as rash. It should also be given carefully to patients with severely reduced kidney function, those unable to take the medication orally, elderly individuals, and patients in poor overall condition. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should be especially cautious. This medication can rarely cause severe shock or allergic reactions. If unusual symptoms occur, administration must be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Various side effects such as reduced blood cell count, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory issues, and more may occur, thus careful monitoring is required. Severe rashes or serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, so if unusual symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency or vitamin B complex deficiency may also occur, thus caution is warranted. When using this medication, it should only be used for the necessary duration to prevent the development of resistant bacteria, and careful verification of the patient's medical history is needed to reduce the risk of hypersensitivity. If hypersensitivity occurs, medication should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment such as oxygen supply, intravenous fluids, and epinephrine should be administered. Long-term use may require regular testing of blood, kidney, and liver functions. For patients with impaired kidney function, dose adjustment may be necessary, and caution is needed to prevent seizures. When used in conjunction with other medications that may affect the kidneys, careful administration is necessary due to the risk of worsening kidney function. Additionally, concomitant use with probenecid can increase the blood concentration of this medication, so caution is needed. Safety during pregnancy has not been established; therefore, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment exceed the risks. Nursing women should also use this drug with caution. Elderly patients are at higher risk of side effects due to declining physiological function, and the risk of bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency is also elevated, so careful observation with dosage and administration interval adjustments is required. This medication may affect the results of certain clinical tests; therefore, caution is needed when interpreting test results. Lastly, this medication may rarely cause photosensitivity, so care should be taken to avoid excessive sun exposure.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, shock, anaphylaxis, hematologic abnormalities (hemolytic anemia), acute kidney failure, severe renal impairment, pseudomembranous colitis, severe colitis with blood in the stool, respiratory distress, interstitial pneumonia, eosinophilic lung infiltration, fever, cough, chest X-ray abnormalities, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, bleeding tendencies due to vitamin K deficiency, seizures

Mild side effects

• Rash
• erythema
• facial swelling
• angioedema
• mucosal blisters
• itching
• fever
• thrombocytopenia
• granulocytopenia
• agranulocytosis

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

(For domestic use) a hard capsule containing white to light yellow powder with a red upper part and a pale yellow lower part. (For export) a hard capsule containing white powder with a red upper part and a pale yellow lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle