Product Detail

Cephradine

Type of Drug:

Semi Synthetic Cephalosporin Derivate

Therapeutic Action and Use:

Broad Spectrum Antibiotic / Antibacterial.

Preparations:

Cephradine Capsules,
Cephradine Oral Suspension
Cephradine Tablets

Product Chemistry

Common Name:

Cephradine

Chemical Name:

(6R,7R)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-(cyclohexa-1,4-dienyl)acetyl]amino]-3-methyl- 8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid

Molecular Weight:

349.41

Molecular Formula:

C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄

Chemical Serail No:

(CAS No.) 38821-53-3

Packing:

25Kg in double polythene bags in corrugated container

Storage:

Store at 2 - 8°C. Protect from light and moisture.

Shelf Life:

36 months

Related Substances:

i- Individual impurity:

Not more than 0.25 %

ii- Total Impurities:

Not more than 2.0 %

Contents:

* Cephradine(HPLC):

96 to 102 % w/w

* Cephalexin(HPLC):

Not more than 5.0% w/w

Bulk Density(tapped):

i- Compacted:

Not less than 0.65g/ml

ii- Powder:

Not less than 0.35g/ml
*(Based on anhydrous substances)

Pharmacopeial Quality:

USP, BP, EP

SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance:

A white to almost white granules/crystalline powder.

Odor:

Characteristic

* Optical Rotation:

+80° to +90°

Water Contents:

Not more than 6.0% w/w.

pH Value:

3.5 to 6.0

Sulphated Ash:

Not more than 0.2 % w/w

N,N-Dimethylaniline:

Not more than 20 ppm