Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cephradine
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
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Uses
Cephradine is a first generation, semisynthetic analogue of natural cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminoce...
How It Works
Reconstitute for IM with sterile water for injection 2 ml in 500 mg and 4 ml in 1 gm vial. The preparation is single use only. Reconstitute for IV infusion with sterile water for injection 5 ml in 500 mg vial shake to make solution. Transfer the entire contents to the IV infusion diluent. Protect from light.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
1 to 2 g — As recommended.
2
Adult · IV
2 to 4 mg — 6 hourly
3
Adult · PO
250 to 500 mg — 12 hourly
Maximum dose: 4 g/day. Frequency may be increased to 3 times if needed.
4
Child · IV/IM
50 to 100 mg/kg — As recommended.
For Paeds of All Ages . given in 4 divided doses .This dose is for severe infections.(to maximum of
5
Child · P/O
75 to 100 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Otilis media
6
Child · PO
25 to 50 mg/kg — As recommended.
Given in 2-4 divided doses
Safety Alerts
Cephradine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity
Important Warnings
Penicillin hypersensitivity, renal impairment
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiahallucinationsheadachehypertonialeucopenia
Drug Interactions
Probenecid
anticoagulants
aminoglycosides.
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight. Syrup, Caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 177.03
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 177.03
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cephradine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 85 more than the cheapest equivalent
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