Product Monograph PrCEFTIN® PrCEFTIN® - GlaxoSmithKline

The usual dose for adults is one 250 mg tablet twice a day.
CEFTIN ® has a bitter taste, therefore, do not chew or crush the tablets but
swallow each one whole with a drink of water.
CEFTIN ® Tablets are more effective if taken after food.
The usual length of treatment is 7 - 10 days, although your doctor may adjust the
prescription to suit your treatment. During the course of treatment, all the tablets
must be taken to make sure that all germs have been killed. CONTINUE
TAKING THE TABLETS UNTIL THEY ARE FINISHED, EVEN IF YOU BEGIN
TO FEEL BETTER.
SUSPENSION:
The dose depends on the weight of the child. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell
you exactly how many teaspoonful or 5 mL measures your child must take.
BOTTLES:
Before removing the cap you must shake the bottle very well until the medicine
can be heard moving in the bottle to make sure you get out the right dose.
Replace cap securely after each opening. During treatment you should use a 5
mL spoon to take the medicine exactly as prescribed, taking care not to overfill
the spoon. If desired, the dose may be added to one of the following cold
beverages immediately prior to administration: milk (i.e. skim, 2% or
homogenized), fruit juice (i.e. apple, orange, or grape) or lemonade.
YOU SHOULD NOT INCREASE OR DECREASE THE PRESCRIBED DOSE
UNLESS ADVISED BY YOUR DOCTOR.
November 30, 2010
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