Drox (Cefadroxil)


Brand Name: Drox

Generic Name: Cefadroxil

Manufacturer/Agent: Aurobindo Pharma


Formulation: susp

Strength: 250mg/5ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 450.00

Retail Price: @ KES 600.00


Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C16H17N3O5S.H2O = 381.4

Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Infections of the respiratory and urinary tracts, skin and otitis media due to sensitive organisms; 0.5-1g bd, with or without food.

Interactions: Alcohol; may cause disulfiram-like effects

Side Effects: Colitis. nausea. vomiting. urticaria. fever. gastro-intestinal upset. skin rash. bronchospasm. hypotension. erythema multiforme. fever. arthralgia. anaphylaxis.