Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Approved by FDA on December 31,1991
Indications: Lower respiratory tract infections
Dosage: Adults more than 13 years- 200 to 400mg every 12 hours for 7 days
Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
Loracarbef to any related medicines, such as penicillins or cephalosporins
Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are allergic to any other
substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
Loracebef has not been studied in pregnant women. However, Loracaref
has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies
3. Breast-feeding-
It is known whether Loracarbef passes into breast milk.
4.Children-
This medicine has been tested in a limited number of children up to
6 months of age. and older. In effective doses the medicine has not been
shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
5.Older adults-
This medicine has been tested in a limited number of elderly patients
and has not shown to cause different side effects, or problems in older people.
than it does on adults.
6. Other medicines-
When you are taking loracarbef it is important that your doctor know if you are
taking any of the following -
Probenecid -probenecid increases the blood levels of loracarbef, increasing
the chance of side effects
7. Other medical problems-
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems
especially-
Kidney disease- kidney disease may increase the blood level of loracarbef
increasing the chance of side effects.