Cefadroxil Medical Information

• Cefadroxil uses
• Cefadroxil dosage
• Cefadroxil side effects
• Warnings & precautions
• Drug interactions
• Missed dose
• Overdose

Common Brand Names: Duricef

Generic Name: Cefadroxil

The following product information is not intended to replace the physician's or manufacturer's instructions.

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• Cefadroxil (Duricef)
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Common Medical Uses:
Cefadroxil is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. This medication works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Cefadroxil is used in the treatment of nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin infections that are caused by specific bacteria, including staph, strep, and E. coli.

How to Use Cefadroxil:
Cefadroxil is usually taken once a day or every 12 hours (twice a day) for 7-10 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. Take cefadroxil exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The capsules and tablets should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water. You can take cefadroxil with or without food. If cefadroxil upsets your stomach it may help to take it with food. It is important to take the full course, even if you feel your infection has cleared up, to prevent the infection reoccurring. Do not stop taking cefadroxil without talking to your doctor.

Cefadroxil Possible Side Effects:
Although side effects from Cefadroxil are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• gas or heartburn
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• mild skin rash

Some side effects can be serious. If you notice any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Cefadroxil and call your doctor immediately:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; hives; or a rash)
• seizures (convulsions)
• itching
• severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• mucous or blood in the stool
• unusual bleeding or bruising.

Cefadroxil Warnings & Precautions:

• Don't take if: you have ever had an allergic reaction to another cephalosporin or to a penicillin antibiotic.
• Before taking Cefadroxil, tell your doctor or/and pharmacist:
• if you have a kidney disease
• if you have a gastrointestinal (digestive) disease such as colitis.
• Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected
• Pregnancy: Risk category B. Not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Avoid if possible. Consult you doctor.
• Breast feeding: Drug passesinto milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medication. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply.
• Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear.
• If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your health care professional for advice.
• If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking cefadroxil.

Drug Interactions:
The following drugs and foods may interact with Ciprofloxacin:

• Anticoagulants (increased anticoagulant effect)
• Nonsteroidal Ant-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) (increased risk of peptic ulcer)
• Erythromycins (decreased antibiotic effect of Cefadroxil)
• Chloramphenicol (decreased antibiotic effect of Cefadroxil)
• Probenecid (increased Cefadroxil effect)
• Tetracyclines (decreased antibiotic effect of Cefadroxil)

Tell your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.

Possible interactions with other substances:

• Alcohol - increased kidney toxicity, likelihood of disulfiram-like effect

Missed Dose:
Take as soon as you remember. Don't double this dose.

Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms: abdominal cranps, severe diarrhea with mucus or blood in stool.