Zolibac^TM

Indication:
Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Skin and Skin Structure Infections, Biliary Tract Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Genital Infections, Septicemia, Endocarditis and Perioperative Prophylaxis.

Dosage & Administration:
Usual Adult Dosage

Perioperative Prophylactic Use
To prevent postoperative infection in contaminated or potentially contaminated surgery, recommended doses are:
1. 1 gram IV or IM administered ½ hour to 1 hour prior to the start of surgery
2. For lengthy operative procedures (e.g. 2 hours or more), 500 mg to 1 gram IV or IM during surgery
3. 500 mg to 1 gram IV or IM every 6 to 8 hours for 24 hours postoperatively.

In surgery where the occurrence of infection may be particularly devastating (e.g. open-heart surgery and prosthetic arthroplasty), the prophylactic administration of Zolibac™ may be continued for 3 to 5 days following the completion of surgery.

Preparation:
Zolibac^TM 500 mg IM/IV Injection: Each vial contains Cefazolin 500 mg (as sterile Cefazolin Sodium USP) and each ampoule contains 5 ml Water for Injection BP.

Zolibac^TM 1 gm IM/IV Injection: Each vial contains Cefazolin 1 gm (as sterile Cefazolin Sodium USP) and each ampoule contains 5 ml Water for Injection BP.