Cefadroxil

Dosage Forms Available

• Cefadroxil is available for use via oral route in the form of capsules, tablets, and oral suspension.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children.

Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to Cephalosporin antibiotics.

• It should also be used with caution in patients with a history of penicillin allergy due to the risk of cross-reactivity.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This medicine may interact with anticoagulants (such as warfarin), potentially increasing the risk of bleeding. It can also interact with medicines used to manage gout (such as probenecid). Additionally, interactions with live bacterial vaccines (like BCG) could reduce the effectiveness of these vaccines, and its use alongside other antibiotics (such as amikacin) could increase the risk of kidney damage.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medication may cause severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, epigastric distress, and seizures. If you observe these symptoms, inform your doctor and follow the advice accordingly.

• If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of fluids can help manage diarrhoea.

• Eating small, frequent meals or limiting high-fat foods can help manage nausea.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking this medication.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The safety and efficacy of Cefadroxil in pregnant and nursing women have not been established. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with renal impairment should exercise caution when taking this medicine as dosage adjustments are necessary.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Ensure adequate hydration to prevent kidney stones.

• Maintain good oral hygiene to prevent a yeast infection known as thrush.

• Regular sleep and a healthy diet can support the body while recovering from an infection.