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Cefadroxil-Oral Solid



Cefadroxil is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

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Duricef, Cefadroxil Hydrate, Cephadroxil

 
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Cefadroxil-Oral Solid
Duricef, Cefadroxil Hydrate, Cephadroxil

Uses
Cefadroxil is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.

How To Use
  • Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
  • Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
  • Cefadroxil works best when taken on an empty stomach.
  • However, if stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food.
  • Continue to take Cefadroxil until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Side Effects
  • Cefadroxil may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.
  • If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly.
  • Unlikely to occur but report promptly: fever, easy bleeding or bruising, change in the amount of urine, seizures.
  • An allergic reaction to Cefadroxil is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before taking Cefadroxil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications, especially: penicillins, cephalosporins.
  • Inform your doctor of any medical conditions, especially of: kidney disease.
  • Use of Cefadroxil for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
  • Caution is advised when using Cefadroxil in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of Cefadroxil.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Cefadroxil.
  • Cefadroxil is excreted into breast milk.
  • Though no problems have been noted, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: medication for gout (e.g., probenecid).
  • Cefadroxil may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
  • Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
  • Cephalosporins may cause false positive results in tests for sugar in the urine.
  • Diabetics should use Clinistix rather than Clinitest tablets.
  • Blood sugar testing is not affected.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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