Neucef DS Suspension

Neucef DS Suspension (Cefadroxil) by Sami is a 250mg/5ml strength granule USP Specs suspension that becomes 60 mL (after reconstitution). Shake well before use, only for oral suspension.

Package Contains: Each Neucef DS package contains a 60ml suspension bottle, when reconstituted, in a strength of 250mg/5ml, & a leaflet. It is also available in 125mg/5ml suspension, 500mg capsules, and 100mg/ml paediatric drops.

Composition: Each 5ml contains (reconstituted):

Cefadroxil Monohydrate USP equivalent to Cefadroxil 250mg

(Cefadroxil for Oral Suspension, USP)

Dosage: As directed by the physician and see package insert for further prescribing information.

Directions for reconstitution: Shake bottle to loosen the mass. Add freshly boiled and cooled water below the mark given on bottle label then shake to make a homogeneous suspension. Add further same water upto the mark on the bottle label and shake vigorously to form a uniform suspension.

Therapeutic Indications / Uses: Neucef DS Suspension (syrup) is used for the treatment of the following infections caused by cefadroxil-susceptible organisms, when an oral therapy is indicated:

Streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis.
Bronchopneumonia, bacterial pneumonia.
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: Pyelonephritis, cystitis.
Skin and soft tissue infections: Abscesses, furunculosis, impetigo, erysipelas, pyoderma, lymphadenitis.

Special Warnings and Precautions for use:

Cefadroxil does not penetrate in the CSF and is not indicated for the treatment of meningitis.
Penicillin is the first drug of choice for the treatment of the Streptococcus pyogenes and for the prevention of rheumatic fever.
Special caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe allergies or asthma.
In patients with a history of non-severe hypersensitivity to penicillin, or other non-cephalosporin beta-lactam drugs, cefadroxil should be used with special caution as cross allergies occur (incidence 5-10%).
Caution is necessary in patients with renal impairment, the dosage must be adjusted according to the grade of renal impairment.
Cefadroxil should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastro-intestinal disturbances, particularly colitis.
The occurrence of diarrhoea may impair the resorption of other medicaments and therefore lead to an impairment of their efficacy.
Allergic reactions: Treatment must be discontinued at once if allergic reactions occur (urticaria, exanthema, pruritus, fall of blood pressure and increased heart rate, respiratory disturbances, collapse, etc.) and suitable countermeasures should be taken (sympathomimetics, corticosteroids and/or antihistaminics).
Prolonged use: Particularly on prolonged use frequent checks on the blood count and regular hepatic and renal function tests are advisable. Superinfections with fungi (e.g. candida) can occur on prolonged treatment with cefadroxil.
In case of severe and persistent diarrhoea, an antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis should be considered. In that case Cefadroxil must be discontinued immediately and a suitable therapy should be started. Anti-peristaltics are contraindicated.
Severe life-threatening infections or those which require higher posology or repetitive administrations per day may benefit of parenteral cephalosporins.
The result of the Coombs test can be transiently positive during or after treatment with cefadroxil. This also applies to Coombs tests carried out in newborns whose mothers received treatment with cephalosporins before delivery.
Forced diuresis leads to a decrease of cefadroxil blood levels.
Urinary sugar should be determined enzymatically (e.g. with test strips).

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to cefadroxil, to any of the cephalosporins.
History of severe reactions to penicillin’s or to any other beta-lactam drugs.

Instructions:

For oral use only. Tightly close the cap after use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid exposure to heat, light and humidity.

Do not store above 30°C.

Improper storage may deteriorate the medicine.

Note: The reconstituted suspension should be kept at 2-8°C, so that potency of the product remains stable and be used within 7 days. Only to be sold on prescription of a registered medical practitioner.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

Neucef DS Suspension is manufactured by: SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

This is the link to the manufacturer: https://samipharma

You can buy it online at: https://www.dvago.pk

You can buy it from any nearby pharmacy. It is currently (2026) available at a retail price of around 385 rupees.

By: Urooj