Cedar-L (500+LB) Capsule

Cedar-L (500+LB) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Vega Pharma. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Cefadroxil, Lactic Acid Bacillus. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 108 (arround $1.512 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Cefadroxil+ Lactic Acid Bacillus)
Pharma Company :Vega Pharma
Brand Label :Cedar-L (500+LB)
Preparation Type :Capsule
Single Dose :1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Cefadroxil-500 mg
  • Lactic Acid Bacillus-60 million Spores
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Capsule
Price Unit :Rs 10.8 INR (arround $0.1512 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 108 INR (arround $1.512 US Dollar)

Drug details for Cedar-L (500+LB)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Cedar-L (500+LB) are :

  • Cefadroxil-500 mg
  • Lactic Acid Bacillus-60 million Spores

Cefadroxil
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Cefadroxil is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.Antibiotics such as cefadroxil will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

Urinary tract infections caused by E-coli, P mirabilis and klebsiella spp. Skin infections caused by staphylococci and/or streptococci. Pharyngitis and tonsilitis causes by Group A Beta-haemolytic streptococci.

For more details on Cefadroxil, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cefadroxil..

Lactic Acid Bacillus
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Lactic Acid Bacillus, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Lactic Acid Bacillus..

Cedar-L (500+LB) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 3 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Cedar-L (500+LB), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Cefadroxil-500 mg Lactic Acid Bacillus-60 million Spores).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Caredroxyl LB DT (500 mg) 73.5Cefia LB (500+LB) 85
Droxef (500+LB) 81

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