Cephradine

Cefradine is indicated in the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:

• Respiratory tract infections (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis and lobar pneumonia) caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
• Skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococci (penicillin-susceptible and penicillin-resistant) and beta-hemolytic Streptococci.
• Urinary tract infections including prostatitis caused by E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella species, and Enterococci.
• It is also used in otitis media caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Staphylococci.