- It is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is effective against many Gram-positive Staphylococcus aerobic cocci. However, it has limited efficacy against germs.
Dosage and method of use:
- How to take the treatment: Take the treatment as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. Take the treatment pill/capsule with a full glass of water. Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use, and use the spoon/cup provided with the medication to get an accurate dose (if not included with the package). You can ask the pharmacist about it).
- If the patient forgets a dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember it, unless it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose (do not take it) and wait for the next dose.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for any missed dose.
- Taking an overdose will not help you get a faster result, and may even expose you to serious side effects.
- If you suspect that the patient has taken an overdose of the treatment, you should consult the doctor.
- An improvement in the patient's symptoms may be observed while taking the treatment and before the end of the specified treatment period, but do not stop taking the treatment until after the period specified by the doctor.
Indications:
Among its uses:
Various types of bacterial infections, especially those caused by Streptococcus bacteria such as:
- Pharyngitis.
- Various skin infections.
- Tonsillitis.
- Urinary tract infections.
- It is also used in the prevention of inflammation of the heart valves in patients expected to undergo certain surgeries.