PERICEF 200
Acetazolamide 250mg
Indication:
Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections including gonorrhoea, cystitis, Skin & soft tissue infections, Gynecological infections, Acute otitis media, Childhood infections.
Dosage & Administration:
Adults (Including age 13 years & older):
Type of infection Total daily dose Dose Frequency Duration
Acute community-acquired pneumonia 400 mg 200 mg 12 hourly 14 days
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 400 mg 200 mg 12 hourly 10 days
Uncomplicated gonorrhea (men/women) 200 mg Single dose.
Rectal gonococcal infection in women 200 mg Single dose.
Skin and soft tissue infections: 200 mg twice days.
Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis 200 mg 100 mg 12 hourly 5-10 days
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection 200 mg 100 mg 12 hourly 7 days
Acute maxillary sinusitis 400 mg 200 mg 12 hourly 10 days
Child (15 days-6 months:4 mg/kg every 12 hours, 6 months-2 years: 40 mg every 12 hours, 3-8 years: 80 mg every 12 hours, Over 9 years : 100 mg every 12 hours.
Preparation:
Pericef® 100 DT Tablets: Box containing 10x10 Tabletsin Alu-Alu blister pack
Pericef® 200 Tablets: Box containing 10x10 Tablets in Alu-Alu blister pack
Pericef® 50 Suspension: Bottle containing dry powder to reconstitute 30/60 ml suspension.
