Wincocef-500 is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, Wincocef-500 will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Wincocef-500 is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Wincocef-500 indications
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Infection due to gm +ve, anaerobic & certain gm -ve ie E. coli, Klebsiella & P. mirabilis; tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, lung abscess, emphysema, pleuritis, sinusitis, otitis media, lymphangitis, abscess, cellulitis, ulkus decubitus, mastitis, furunculosis, erysypelas, pyelonephritis, cystitis, adnexitis, endometritis, osteomyelitis, arthritis, septicemia, peritonitis, puerperal sepsis. Not recommended for upper resp tract infections & otitis media due to H. influenzae.
How should I use Wincocef-500?
Use Wincocef-500 as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Wincocef-500 by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Shake well before each use.
Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
To clear up your infection completely, take Wincocef-500 for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Wincocef-500, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Wincocef-500.
Uses of Wincocef-500 in details
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.
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Use: Labeled Indications
Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis: Treatment of pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci).
Skin and skin structure infections: Treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by staphylococci and/or streptococci.
Urinary tract infection: Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Off Label Uses
Prosthetic joint infection with Staphylococci (oxacillin-susceptible)
Based on the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines for the management of prosthetic joint infection, Wincocef-500 is an effective and recommended agent for chronic oral antimicrobial suppression of prosthetic joint infection with Staphylococci (oxacillin-susceptible) after completion of parenteral therapy.
Wincocef-500 description
Wincocef-500 (Wincocef-500) is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration. It is a white to yellowish-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and it is acid-stable.
It is 5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-[[amino(4-hydroxy-phenyl)acetyl]amino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-,monohydrate, [6R-[6(α),7(β)(R*)]. It has the formula C16H17N3O5S·H2O and a molecular weight of 381.40.
Wincocef-500 dosage
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Adult Usual dose: 1-2 g once daily or in 2 divided doses. Uncomplicated lower UTI (cystitis) 1-2 g/day as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Other UTI 2 g/day in 2 divided doses. Skin & soft tissue infections 1 g/day as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Upper & lower resp tract infections Mild: 1 g/day in 2 divided doses. Moderate to severe: 1-2 g/day in 2 divided doses. Pharyngitis & tonsillitis due to Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus 1 g/day in 2 divided doses, for 10 days. Dry syrChildn w/ 4.5-9.1 kg ½ tsp twice daily, 9.1-13.6 kg 1 tsp twice daily, 13.6-18.2 kg 1½ tsp twice daily, 18.2-22.7 kg 2 tsp twice daily, 22.7-27.3 kg 2½ tsp twice daily. Forte dry syrChildn w/ 9.1-13.6 kg ½ tsp twice daily, 13.6-18.2 kg ¾ tsp twice daily, 18.2-22.7 kg 1 tsp twice daily, 22.7-27.3 kg 1¼ tsp twice daily.
The most common adverse effects are gastrointestinal disturbance, hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, fever, reaction resembling serum sickness and anaphylaxis.
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References
DailyMed. "CEFADROXIL/CEFADROXIL HEMIHYDRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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