CEFADROXIL (Duricef®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections including those of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract
Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, such as skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, sinuses and ears.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are pregnant, planning to become pregant, or are breast-feeding
you are allergic to Cefadroxil, any other medicine, foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances
you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, dietary supplement, or herbal preparation
you have kidney problems, stomach problems, bowel problems (eg, inflammation), or blood clotting disorder
you have had a severe allergic reaction to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's directions
It's up to you to take Cefadroxil with or without food
Don't stop taking Cefadroxil until your doctor said so, even if you start to feel better
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
Avoid taking duoble or extra doses
Safety issues:
If severe diarrhea, stomach cramps/pain, or bloody stools occur, contact your doctor at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect that needs immediate medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor.
It is important to use Cefadroxil for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of this treatment and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Cefadroxil and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibacterial medicines in the future.
Cefadroxil is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective for treating viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Long-term or repeated use of Cefadroxil may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
Diabetes patients - Cefadroxil may cause incorrect test results with some urine glucose tests. Check with your doctor before you adjust the dose of your diabetes medicine or change your diet.
Cefadroxil may interfere with some lab test results. Make sure your doctor and laboratory personnel know you are using Cefadroxil.
Use Cefadroxil with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Cefadroxil.
Use Cefadroxil with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years of age who have diarrhea or a stomach or bowel infection.
What medicines may interact with Cefadroxil?
No specific interactions are known at this time.
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
yellowing of skin or eyes
severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)
vaginal itching, odor, or discharge
bloody diarrhea
unusual tiredness or weakness
dark urine
unusual bruising or bleeding
decreased urination
stomach pain or cramps
fever, chills, or sore throat
severe diarrhea
red, swollen, or blistered skin
seizures (convulsions)
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
vomiting
diarrhea
stomach upset
nausea
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
