Cephalothin (DBL)™

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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.

Source: ARTG

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

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, powder for
• Intravenous
• white to almost white powder or plug in a 10mL type III clear glass vial, with a rubber stopper closure and aluminium flip-off top.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 10 x 10mL vial

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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