OTC

Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride Capsule

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Trade Name

 

NEFETAMET

 

Description

 

Hard capsule, with white or light yellow powder or granules inside.

 

Indications

 

For the treatment of following infections caused by susceptible bacteria
1. Ear, nose and throat infections, such as otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and etc.
2. Lower respiratory tract infections, such as acute tracheitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, acute bronchitis and etc.
3. Urinary tract infections, such as non-complicated urinary tract infections, complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis), male patients with acute gonococcal urethritis and etc.

 

Usage and Dosage

 

Oral administration: Take in 1 hour before or after meals. Adults and children over 12 years old: 362.6 mg/time (4capsules), 2 times a day; children under the age of 12: take 7.252 mg per kg body weight twice a day; adults with complexity urinary tract infection: take all the dosage in 1 hour before or after meals for one time; male gonococcal urethritis and women with uncomplicated cystitis patients: take within 1 hour before and after meal; a single dose of 1087.8-1450.4 mg (12-16capsules) in the evening (cystitis) can be fully eradicated pathogens.
Adjust dosage 
Elder: The recommended dosage for elderly stays still.
Children below 12 years old 7.252 mg per kg body weight twice a day; the dosage is adjusted as follows:

 

Weight

15 kg

1630 kg

3140 kg

40 kg

single dosage

other dosage forms

are suggested

181.3 mg

2 capsules

181.3362.6 mg

2-4 capsules

362.6 mg

4 capsules

 

For Renal failure adult patients

 

Clcr

40 ml/min

1040 ml/min

10 ml/min

suggested dosage

362.6 mg

4 capsules

90.65 mg

1 capsule

first 362.6 mg4 capsules

then 90.65 mg1 capsules

interval

12 h

12 h

24 h

 

Strength

 

90.65 mg calculated on C14H15N5O5S2.

 

Storage

 

Protect from light, in sealed containers, stored in cool and dry place, not exceeding 20.

 

Package

 

 8 capsules/box,  8 capsules×2 packs /box, Blister package.

 

Shelf life

 

24 Months