What Cefadroxil is and what it is used for:

• Cefadroxil is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of first generation Cephalosporin.


• It is indicated for the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible micro-organisms: when an oral therapy is indicated:


• Streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis


• Bronchopneumonia, bacterial pneumonia


• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: pyelonephritis, cystitis


• Skin and soft tissue infections: abscesses, furunculosis, impetigo, erysipelas, pyoderma, lymphadenitis

What you need to know before you use Cefadroxil:

Do not use Cefadroxil :

• If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, or to any other cephalosporin or penicillin drugs

Warnings and precautions:

• The dosage must be adjusted according to the grade of renal impairment


• The occurrence of diarrhea may impair the resorption of other medicaments and therefore lead to an impairment of their efficacy.


• Superinfections with fungi (e.g. candida) can occur on prolonged treatment with cefadroxil.


• The result of the Coombs' test can be transiently positive during or after treatment with cefadroxil


• Urinary sugar should be determined enzymatically (e.g. with test strips) during treatment with cefadroxil since reduction tests can furnish falsely elevated values.


• Cefadroxil contains sodium


• Frequent checks on coagulation parameters are necessary during concomitant longterm use of anticoagulants or thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors to avoid haemorrhagic complications.

Other medicines and Cefadroxil:

• Cefadroxil should not be combined with bacteriostatic antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol) since an antagonistic effect is possible.
  Treatment with cefadroxil in combination with aminoglycoside antibiotics, polymyxin B, colistin or high-dose loop diuretics should be avoided since such combinations can potentiate nephrotoxic effects.

How to use Cefadroxil:

Cefadroxil is for oral use

Adults:

• The usual adult dosage is 1000 mg twice daily.


• Dose adjustment is required in case of renal impairment


• Paediatric population:


• The usual recommended daily dosage for children < 40 kg is 30-50 mg/kg/day divided into two daily doses

Possible side effects:

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop urticaria, rash, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension.

How to store Cefadroxil:

• Store the capsules/tablets at room temperature away from light and moisture.


• Refrigerate the suspension and discard any unused portion after 14 days.


• Do not freeze.


• Keep all medications away from children and pets.


• Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed