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Cefadrox 125 MG Tablet

Manufactured byAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsCefadroxil
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Cefadrox 125 MG Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of conditions caused by bacteria like infections of the skin, throat and urinary tract. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu or other viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cefadrox 125 MG Tablet

Cephbid 125 MG Tablet
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Droxyl 125 MG Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cefadrox 125 MG Tablet

Diarrhea

Fever with chills

Black or tarry stools

Redness of skin

Joint pain

Muscle pain

Difficulty or painful urination

Acid or sour stomach

Heartburn

Indigestion

Stomach pain

Uses of Cefadrox 125 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Pyelonephritis

This medicine is used in the treatment of Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

This medicine is used for the treatment of infections of the throat and airways leading to the lungs, namely tonsillitis and pharyngitis, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes.

Urinary Tract Infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of infections in the urinary tract caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Impetigo

This medicine is used in the treatment of impetigo which is a highly contagious skin infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus.

Osteomyelitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of osteomyelitis (infection of the bones). This usually occurs in the spine, arms, and legs.

Cystitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) caused by susceptible bacteria.

Skin or soft tissue infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of uncomplicated infections of the skin and skin structures caused by bacteria. These infections may include infected wounds, folliculitis, abscesses, cellulitis, ulcers, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cefadroxil or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Drug-resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of developing bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, tiredness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Chloramphenicol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Furosemide

Live cholera vaccine

Probenecid

Dicumarol

Entecavir

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal Diseases

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Seizure disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from seizure disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

First generation Cephalosporins

Schedule

Schedule H

Cefadroxil: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 1 March 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682730.html

DailyMed - Cefadroxil tablet, film coated [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 1 March 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ba26618e-4a67-42a3-a194-f4ab6bc04bc7

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