What is Cefadroxil used for?

This medication is broad-spectrum antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection, skin and soft- tissue, pharynx (throat) and tonsils (tonsillitis). This medication fights against the bacteria present in the body.

What pharmaceutical form is Cefadroxil available in?

Cefadroxil: CÁPSULA DURA 500 mg cefadroxilo monohidrato (VÍA ORAL)

What are the side effects of Cefadroxil?

Most Common - Diarrhea, blood in stools, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and rash. Allergic reactions - Itching, hives, difficulty in breathing or swallowing and wheezing. Miscellaneous - Unusual bleeding or bruising, sore throat and vaginal infections.

Can Cefadroxil be used during pregnancy?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, colitis, or stomach problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. • Patient may experience diarrhea, blood in stools or stomach pain; if it so consult with your doctor. • Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

What precautions should be taken with Cefadroxil?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, colitis, or stomach problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. • Patient may experience diarrhea, blood in stools or stomach pain; if it so consult with your doctor. • Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Who manufactures Cefadroxil?

Laboratorio Generfarma S.L. (ES)

What ATC class does Cefadroxil belong to?

Cefadroxil: ATC J01DB05. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Cefadroxil

500 mg cefadroxilo monohidrato, CÁPSULA DURA

INN: CEFADROXILO MONOHIDRATO

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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Form

CÁPSULA DURA

Dosage

500 mg cefadroxilo monohidrato

Route

VÍA ORAL

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