Dosage;
250mg every 6 hours or 500mg every 8-12 hours increased to 1-1.5g every 6-8 hours for severe infections;
Child 25mg/kg daily in divided doses, doubled for severe infections, max. 100mg/kg daily
Under 1 year 125mg every 12 hours, 1-5 years 125mg every 8 hours,
5-12 years 250mg every 8 hours.Prophylaxis of recurrent urinary-tract infection, adult 125mg at night.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcephin | Alembic Products Ltd | Europa Healthcare Ltd. | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES POR |
| Cefamor | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Cadila Pharmaceuticals (EA) | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 750mg |
| Cefamor | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Cadila Pharmaceuticals (EA) | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 1,350.00 |
| Cefamor | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Cadila Pharmaceuticals (EA) | 125mg | 100ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 165.00 |
| Cefacure | Orchid Healthcare | Sunpar Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 820.00 |
| Cefacure | Orchid Healthcare | Sunpar Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 1,080.00 |
| Cefalin | Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Harley's Limited | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 495.00 |
| Cefalin | Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Harley's Limited | 500mg | 10 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 86.00 |
| Cefalin | Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Harley's Limited | 125mg | 100ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 75.00 |
| Cephastal | Stallion Laboratories Ltd | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 325.00 |
| Cephastal | Stallion Laboratories Ltd | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 500.00 |
| Cephastal | Stallion Laboratories Ltd | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 75.00 |
| Ceporex | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 1,527.80 |
| Ceporex | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 125mg | 100ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 414.00 |
| Ceporex | GlaxoSmithkline | GlaxoSmithKline | 250mg | 60ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 371.00 |
| Felexin | Remedica Ltd. | Twokay Chemicals Ltd | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 800.00 |
| Felexin | Remedica Ltd. | Twokay Chemicals Ltd | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 1,050.00 |
| Felexin | Remedica Ltd. | Twokay Chemicals Ltd | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 185.00 |
| Felexin | Remedica Ltd. | Twokay Chemicals Ltd | 250mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 250.00 |
| Keflex | Eli Lilly & Co. | Statim Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 250mg | 15 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 359.00 |
| Keflex | Eli Lilly & Co. | Statim Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 500mg | 15 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 575.00 |
| Keflex | Eli Lilly & Co. | Statim Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 125mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 475.00 |
| Keflex | Eli Lilly & Co. | Statim Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 250mg | 100ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 294.00 |
| Kelexin | Cosmos Limited. | Cosmos Limited | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 780.00 |
| Kelexin | Cosmos Limited. | Cosmos Limited | 125mg | 100ml | Dry Suspension | per 5ML | KES 120.00 |
| Mediceff | Medivet Products Ltd | Medivet Products Ltd. | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES POR |
| Mediceff | Medivet Products Ltd | Medivet Products Ltd. | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES POR |
| Mediceff | Medivet Products Ltd | Medivet Products Ltd. | 125mg | 60ml | Dry Suspension | per 5ML | KES POR |
| Medoceph | Medopharm Ltd. | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Dry Suspension | per 5ML | KES 330.00 |
| Oracef | Dawa Limited | Dawa Limited | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 700.00 |
| Oracef | Dawa Limited | Dawa Limited | 125mg | 100ml | Dry Suspension | per 5ML | KES 120.00 |
| Oriphex | Zydus Cadila Healthcare | Harley's Limited | 250mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 400.00 |
| Oriphex | Zydus Cadila Healthcare | Harley's Limited | 500mg | 100 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 766.00 |
| Rivalexin | Riva Pharma S.A.E | Salama Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 20 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 290.00 |
| Rivalexin | Riva Pharma S.A.E | Salama Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 125mg | 100ml | Dry Suspension | per 5ML | KES 150.00 |
| Rivalexin | Riva Pharma S.A.E | Salama Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 250mg | 100ml | Dry Suspension | per 5ML | KES 250.00 |
| Selexin | Prisma Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 125mg | 100ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 160.00 |
| Mode Of Action | Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing cell death, hence bactericidal. required. |
|---|---|
| Drug Indication | Susceptible respiratory tract infections, UTI, ENT, skin and soft tissue infections, prophylaxis in dental procedures. |
| Precautions | Impaired renal function, penicillin cross sensitivity. |
| Contra-Indications | Cephalosporin allergy. |
| Side Effects | GI disturbances, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, genital and anal pruritis, dizziness, fatigue, headache, toxic psychosis, convulsions, super-infection, moniliasis. |
| Dosage | 250mg every 6 hours or 500mg every 8-12 hours increased to 1-1.5g every 6-8 hours for severe infections; child 25mg/kg daily in divided doses, doubled for severe infections, max. 100mg/kg daily; or under 1 year 125mg every 12 hours, 1-5 years 125mg every 8 hours, 5-12 years 250mg every 8 hours.Prophylaxis of recurrent urinary-tract infection, adult 125mg at night. |
| Pregnancy Category | Category A1: |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs which have been taken by a sizeable 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. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Cephalosporins |