Lower resp tract, skin & skin structure, intra-abdominal infections. Severe or complicated gynaecological infections, septicaemia, empiric treatment of febrile neutropenia, complicated upper & lower UTI.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Mild to moderate UTI 500 mg-1 g IV or IM 12 hrly. Other UTI 1 g 12 hrly. Serious infections 2 g IV 12 hrly. Life-threatening or very serious infections 2 g IV 8 hrly. Duration of treatment: 7-10 days.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin, penicillin or other β-lactam antibiotics.
Special Precautions
Pseudomembranous colitis, superinfections. Prolonged treatment may cause overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <13 yr.
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