Cefradin capsule 500mg

About Cefradin capsule 500mg

Cefradin Capsule Uses

• Respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and tonsillitis
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

Cefradin Capsule Benefits

• Broad activity against common gram positive and some gram negative bacteria
• Well absorbed when taken orally
• Usually well tolerated with a short treatment course

Respiratory and urinary infections are common across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, particularly during monsoon and winter months.

Doctors typically prescribe Cefradin for 5 to 7 days, and completing the full course helps prevent resistant bacteria from developing.

Cefradin should only be used after a doctor confirms a bacterial infection, since it does not work against viral illnesses like flu or common cold.

Drug Class

• First generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Cefradin capsule 500mg formula

• Cephradine

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Cefradin capsule 500mg?

• Take one capsule every 6 hours or as directed by your doctor
• Swallow the capsule whole with water, with or without food
• Complete the full prescribed course even if you feel better early
• Space doses evenly through the day for steady drug levels
• Do not share this antibiotic with anyone else

Drug Interactions

• Probenecid: Increases cephradine blood levels by slowing its removal from the body.
• Oral contraceptives: Antibiotics may reduce the reliability of birth control pills.
• Metformin: Rare reports of altered blood sugar control when combined with cephalosporins.
• Live vaccines: Antibiotic use may reduce the effectiveness of some live vaccines.

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin allergy: Patients allergic to penicillin may also react to cephradine due to cross sensitivity.
• Kidney impairment: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Diarrhea: Prolonged use can disturb gut bacteria and cause loose stools or colitis.
• Pregnancy: Use only if your doctor confirms it is necessary.
• Incomplete course: Stopping early can lead to antibiotic resistance and treatment failure.

Side Effects

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Vomiting
• Abdominal discomfort
• Vaginal itching or yeast infection
• Rare severe allergic reaction

Storage Conditions

Store Cefradin capsules below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Keep the strip sealed until each dose is needed. Keep out of reach of children.