Ceroxim 250mg. 500mg, 125mg / 5ml. 250mg / 5ml Tablets, Suspension
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 250-500 mg twice daily for 7 days; Lyme disease: 500 mg twice daily for 14 days.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; may cause diarrhea and fungal infections in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Furosemide
- Oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Common side effects
- Candida overgrowth
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Take with food for optimal absorption
- Shake suspension before use
- Report severe diarrhea immediately
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
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