The licensed prescriber has ordered Keflex 275 mg po q 6 h for Mr. Smith after his thyroidectomy. What should be used as the diluent? How many milliliters of diluent should be added? How many milligrams are in the bottle? How many milliliters will the nurse administer per dose? How many doses are in the bottle?
The licensed prescriber has ordered Keflex 275 mg po q 6 h for Mr. Smith after his thyroidectomy. What should be used as the diluent? How many milliliters of diluent should be added? How many milligrams are in the bottle? How many milliliters will the nurse administer per dose? How many doses are in the bottle?
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The licensed prescriber has ordered Keflex 275 mg po q 6 h for Mr. Smith after his
thyroidectomy. What should be used as the diluent? How many milliliters of
diluent should be added? How many milligrams are in the bottle? How
many milliliters will the nurse administer per dose? How many doses are in the
bottle?
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NDC 0002-5057-68
150 mL (When Mixed)
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CECLORⓇ
CEFACLOR FOR
ORAL SUSPENSION, USP
BE
125 mg
per 5 mL
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CAUTION-Federal (USA) law
prohibits dispensing without
prescription.
Usual Dose
Pediatric
patients, 20 mg
per kg a day (40
mg
per
kg in otitis
media) in three divided doses. Adults, 250 mg three times a day. See literature
for complete dosage information.
Contains Cefaclor Monohydrate equivalent to 3.75 g anhydrous Cefaclor in a dry
pleasantly flavored mixture.
Prior to Mixing, Store at Controlled Room Temperature 59° to 86°F (15⁰ to
30°C)
Directions for Mixing-Add 90 mL of water in two portions to the dry mixture in
the bottle. Shake well after each addition.
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA
Each 5 mL (Approx. one teaspoonful) will then contain: Cefaclor
Monohydrate equivalent to 125 mg anhydrous Cefaclor.
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150 mL CECLOR CEFACLOR FOR ORAL
SUSPENSION, USP
125 mg per 5 mL. Oversize bottle provides extra space for shaking. Store in a
refrigerator. May be kept for 14 days without significant loss of potency. Keep
Tightly Closed. Discard unused portion after 14 days.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING
Control No.
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