Ingredient

Cefradine Hydrate

Cephradine hydrate is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M223076

What does it do?

Cephradine hydrate belongs to the cephalosporin class of beta-lactam antibiotics. It is primarily used to treat infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

This ingredient inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, preventing bacteria from growing or multiplying. Bacteria with weakened cell walls are ultimately destroyed, leading to the resolution of the infection.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Cephradine hydrate is a first-generation cephalosporin, which is more effective against gram-positive bacteria compared to other generations. It can also be used as an alternative in patients allergic to penicillin.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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