- Cefaclor 750 mg capsules orally 1 x2 x10
- Panadol ActiFast 2 tablets up to 4 times daily
- Gurgle with salt and water solution (don’t swallow it ) 3 times daily
- Soft food and warm drinks
Cefaclor
Dosage Forms & Strengths:
500mg caps, 250 mg caps, 375 tabs, 500 mg tabs, 750mg tabs, 125mg/5ml suspension, 250mg/5ml suspension, 375mg/5ml, suspension
Trade names :
Ceclor, Cloracef, Forticef, Biocef, Forbatec , Cefabac , Midocef ,Pharmaclor , Tibifor
Therapeutic indication and dose :
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Capsules: 250-500 mg PO q8hr
Otitis Media
- Capsules: 250-500 mg PO q8hr
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Capsules: 250-500 mg PO q8hr
- Extended-release tablets: 375 mg PO q12hr for 7-10 days
Urinary Tract Infections
- Capsules: 250-500 mg PO q8hr
Bronchitis
- Extended-release tablets: 500 mg PO q12hr for 7 days
Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
- Capsules: 250-500 mg PO q8hr
- Extended-release tablets: 750 mg PO q12hr for 10 days
Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin.
Pregnancy and Breast-feeding
- Small amounts of cefaclor have been detected in breast milk following of single 500mg doses.
- Caution should be exercised when prescribing for the pregnant patient.
Side effects:
- Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting
- Colitis, including rare instances of pseudomembranous colitis
Hypersensitivity, pruritus and urticarial
Panadol ActiFast
Product Description:
- Panadol ActiFast is a fast effective pain and is gentle on the stomach.
- Panadol ActiFast is a pain reliever that is absorbed twice as fast as regular paracetamol.
- Panadol ActiFast is effective for the relief of fever and the treatment of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, rheumatic and muscular pain, period pain, pain of osteoarthritis, toothache, pain following dental procedures/tooth extraction, and pain after vaccination.
What is Paracetamol used for :
Paracetamol is a medication that is used for the relief of the following indications:
- Headache
- Period pain
- Backache
- Rheumatic pain (joints pain)
- Cold and flu
- Sore throat
- Mild arthritis pain (joints pain)
- Muscle Pain
- Toothache
- Fever
Contraindication:
- In allergy to Paracetamol, or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
Give antipyretic:
Perflgan 1g/100ml intravenous injection :
Dose:
Pediatrics:
<10kg : 0 .75ml/kg
>10kg , <50kg : 1.5ml/kg
>50kg : 100ml Slowly over 15 minute
Adult:
100ml Slowly over 15 minute
OR
Diclofenac sodium injection 75 mg/3ml intramuscular injection :
Dose:
Pediatrics:
> 1year : 1ml/20kg every 12 hour .
Adult:
25 to 75 mg(1-3ml) depending on the severity pain.
If the pain still severe, you may decide to give a second injection after 6 hours.
Give Antibiotic:
Lincomycin 600mg/2ml
Dose:
Pediatrics:
IV: 10-20 mg/kg/day divided q8-12hr
IM: 10 mg/kg q12-24hr
Adult:
IM: 600 mg q12-24hr
IV: 600-1000 mg q8-12hr; not to exceed 8 g/day