Genewon Cephadroxil Capsule (Cephadroxil Hydrate)

Adult dose

1) For urinary tract infections: For uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (cystitis etc.), administer 1-2 g (potency) divided into 1-2 oral doses per day. For other urinary tract infections, administer 2 g (potency) divided into 2 doses per day. 2) For skin and soft tissue infections: administer 1 g (potency) divided into 1-2 oral doses per day. 3) For pharyngitis, tonsillitis: For beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections causing pharyngitis, tonsillitis, administer 1 g (potency) divided into 1-2 doses for 10 days orally.

Child dose

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

This medication should not be used for certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients who have experienced severe allergic reactions (shock) after using this drug, or to those allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics. Additionally, patients with infectious mononucleosis or genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion should not take this medication. Caution should be exercised when administering this drug to patients with a history of allergic reactions or those allergic to penicillin antibiotics, and patients with a family history of bronchial asthma or skin allergies. Patients with severely reduced kidney function, those who have difficulty taking orally, the elderly, and patients in poor general condition also require caution. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases, particularly a history of colitis, and those allergic to any of the components in this drug should also be careful. This drug may rarely cause severe allergic reactions or problems with blood, liver, and kidneys, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately and notify a hospital. Additionally, side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, loss of appetite, oral lesions, candidiasis, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, irritability, headache, vitamin K deficiency symptoms, vitamin B group deficiency symptoms, and genital complications may also occur, so careful monitoring is necessary. Regular blood tests and liver, and kidney function tests should be performed if this medicine is used for a long time. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustments, and seizures may occur, requiring caution. When taking this drug with other medications that may affect the kidneys, careful monitoring is necessary as kidney damage may increase. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication cautiously as its safety during pregnancy may not be established. Nursing women should also take care. The elderly may experience side effects more readily due to decreased bodily function, so dose and administration intervals should be carefully adjusted. This medication may affect urine test results, so care is needed when interpreting test results. Lastly, this drug can cause light sensitivity reactions, so it is advisable to avoid sun exposure.

Serious side effects

Shock, urticaria, anaphylaxis, hematological disorders (hemolytic anemia), acute kidney failure, severe colitis, respiratory distress, interstitial pneumonia, eosinophilic lung infiltrates, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, seizures

Mild side effects

• Rash
• erythema
• facial swelling
• angioedema
• mucosal vesicles
• itching
• fever
• decreased platelets
• decreased granulocytes
• agranulocytosis

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

A red-colored hard capsule with white to pale yellow powder inside.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle