What this medicine is used for

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INDICATIONS: Cephalothin Sodium for injection is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below. Culture and susceptibility studies should be performed. However, therapy may be instituted before results of susceptibility studies are obtained (see PHARMACOLOGY: Microbiology). Respiratory tract: Infections caused by S. pneumoniae, Staphylococci (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase producing), group A Beta-haemolytic Streptococci, Klebsiella, and H. influenzae. Skin and soft tissue: Infections, including peritonitis, caused by Staphylococci (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase producing), group A Beta-haemolytic Streptococci, E.coli, Pr. mirabilis and Klebsiella. Genitourinary tract: Infections caused by E. coli, Pr. mirabilis and Klebsiella. Septicaemia, including endocarditis: Infections caused by S. pneumoniae, Staphylococci (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase producing), group A Beta-haemolytic Streptococci, S. viridans, E. coli, Pr. mirabilis and Klebsiella. Bone and joint: Infection caused by Staphylococci (penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing). Prophylactically in vaginal hysterectomy, head and neck surgery, insertion of prosthetic heart valves, and prosthetic arthroplasty. Cephalothin is not recommended for gastrointestinal procedures or other sites where anaerobic organisms such as Bacteriodes tend to prevail. Dosage is required pre-, intra-and postoperatively (i.e perioperatively, see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). If signs of postoperative infection develop, specimens should be cultured to identify the causative organism so that appropriate therapy can be instituted. NOTE: If the susceptibility tests show that the causative organism is resistant to cephalothin, other appropriate antibiotic therapy should be instituted.

How to use this medicine

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This medicine contains one component only.

Storage conditions

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• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

• 10 x 10mL vial pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

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For the active ingredient cefalotin

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.