Dosage;
Patients over 40kg, 0.5-1g twice daily;
skin soft tissue and simple urinary-tract infections, 1g daily;
Child under 1 year, 25 mg/kg daily in divided doses;
1-6 years, 250 mg twice daily; over 6 years, 500 mg twice daily.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adora | Incepta Pharma | Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited | 125mg | 60ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 190.00 |
| Adora | Incepta Pharma | Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 270.00 |
| Bidcef | Plethico Pharma | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 500mg | 10 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 149.00 |
| Bidcef | Plethico Pharma | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 179.00 |
| Bidcef | Plethico Pharma | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 250mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 280.00 |
| Biodroxil | Sandoz | Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 12 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 454.00 |
| Biodroxil | Sandoz | Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 1000mg | 12 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 908.00 |
| Biodroxil | Sandoz | Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 60ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 316.00 |
| Curisafe | Pharco Pharmaceuticals | Three Pyramids Company Limited | 500mg | 8 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 317.00 |
| Curisafe | Pharco Pharmaceuticals | Three Pyramids Company Limited | 125mg | 60ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 275.00 |
| Curisafe | Pharco Pharmaceuticals | Three Pyramids Company Limited | 250mg | 60ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 317.00 |
| Cedril | Stallion Laboratories Ltd | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 2,200.00 |
| Cedril | Stallion Laboratories Ltd | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 120.00 |
| Cefamed | Cipla Ltd. | Surgipharm Ltd | 500mg | 10 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 345.00 |
| Cefamed | Cipla Ltd. | Surgipharm Ltd | 125mg | 60ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 316.25 |
| Cefdure | Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. | Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. | 125mg | 60ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 275.00 |
| Cefradox | Aegis Ltd | Europa Healthcare Ltd. | 500mg | 20 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 560.00 |
| Cefradox | Aegis Ltd | Europa Healthcare Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 290.00 |
| Cesadroxyl | Dabur Pharmaceuticals (Now Fresenius Kabi) | Universal Corporation Ltd | 500mg | 40 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 800.00 |
| Cexil | Leben Laboratories PVT Limited | Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. | 500mg | 50 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 640.00 |
| Cexil | Leben Laboratories PVT Limited | Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 130.00 |
| Cexil | Leben Laboratories PVT Limited | Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. | 250mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 170.00 |
| Drox | Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. | Simba Pharmaceutical Ltd. | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 1,780.00 |
| Drox | Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. | Simba Pharmaceutical Ltd. | 250mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 420.00 |
| Duraxyl | Laboratory & Allied Ltd. | Laboratory & Allied Ltd | 500mg | 20 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 295.00 |
| Emdrox | Medopharm Ltd. | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 335.00 |
| Flamicef | Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Harley's Limited | 500mg | 20 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 240.00 |
| Ibidroxil | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 500mg | 8 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 323.20 |
| Ibidroxil | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 125mg | 60ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 258.50 |
| Ibidroxil | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 250mg | 60ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 358.40 |
| Ococef DT | Ochoa Laboratories Ltd. | Medisel Kenya Ltd | 500mg | 60 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 1,906.00 |
| Ococef | Ochoa Laboratories Ltd. | Medisel Kenya Ltd | 125mg | 100ml | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 171.00 |
| Ococef | Ochoa Laboratories Ltd. | Medisel Kenya Ltd | 250mg | 100ml | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 318.00 |
| Odoxil | Lupin Laboratories | Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited | 125mg | 60 | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 160.00 |
| Odoxil | Lupin Laboratories | Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited | 125mg | 100ml | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 210.00 |
| Rivadroxil | Riva Pharma S.A.E | Salama Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 10 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 365.00 |
| Rivadroxil | Riva Pharma S.A.E | Salama Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 250mg | 60ml | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 365.00 |
| Vedrox | Indoco Remedies Ltd. | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 20 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 677.00 |
| Vedrox | Indoco Remedies Ltd. | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 60ml | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 159.00 |
| Vedrox | Indoco Remedies Ltd. | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 265.00 |
| Cefzole | Gufic Stridden | Sunpar Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 1000mg | 1 | Injection | per vial | KES 225.00 |
| Mode Of Action | Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing cell death, hence bactericidal. required. |
|---|---|
| Drug Indication | Susceptible respiratory tract infections, UTI, skin and soft tissue infections. |
| Precautions | Penicillin allergy, lactation, premature and neonates, pseudomembranous enterocolitis. |
| Contra-Indications | Sensitivity to cephalosporins. |
| Side Effects | Allergic reactions, GI disturbances, super-infections, moniliasis, blood disorders. |
| Dosage | Patients over 40kg, 0.5-1g twice daily; skin soft tissue and simple urinary-tract infections, 1g daily; child under 1 year, 25 mg/kg daily in divided doses; 1-6 years, 250 mg twice daily; over 6 years, 500 mg twice daily. |
| Pregnancy Category | Category B1 |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs which have been taken by only a small number of pregnant women and women of child-bearing age with no any established rise in the frequency of malformations or other direct or indirect detrimental effects on the foetus having been noted. Studies in animals have not shown evidence of an increased occurrence of foetal damage. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Cephalosporins |