Medicine Description biodroxil 500 mg
biodroxil syrup is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin family and is used to treat many bacterial infections, such as infections of the respiratory system, urinary system, skin and soft tissues, in addition to some cases of inflammation of the middle ear and tonsils. It works by inhibiting the construction of the bacterial cell wall, which leads to their elimination.
What are the ingredients of biodroxil?
biodroxil contains the active ingredient: cefadroxil in different concentrations (500 mg/5 ml).
Indications for using biodroxil
- Treating sore throat and tonsils.
- Treatment of middle ear infection.
- Respiratory infections such as bronchial and lung infections.
- Urinary tract infections.
- Skin and soft tissue infections.
- It is sometimes used in cases of bone and joint inflammation.
What are the doses of biodroxil ?
- Adults: 500 mg to 1 g every 12 hours depending on the severity of the infection.
- Children: 30 mg/kg daily divided into two doses.
- Children syrup: The bottle must be shaken well after adding water and preparing the suspension.