Cefradine

Overview
Cefradine (INN) or cephradine (former BAN) is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic.

Indications
It has similar spectrum of activity to cefalexin.

Dosage
Dosage by mouth for adults is 250–500 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg to 1 g every 12 hours. In severe infections up to 1 g every 6 hours may be used. Dosages for children are based upon their weight with 25–50 mg/kg total daily dose given in 2–4 divided doses.

Formulations
Caspules containing 250 mg or 500 mg, Syrup containing 250 mg/5 ml, or vials for injection containing 500 mg or 1 g.