Cefadroxil 500mg

Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (First Generation)

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship 

Cefadroxil is an antibiotic drug that inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which in turn inhibit the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls.

Pharyngitis and/or Tonsillitis, Skin Infections, Urinary Tract Infections

Before starting Cefadroxil make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take.  Prolonged use of Cefadroxil can result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) and pseudomembranous colitis.

Oral: 500mg every 12 hours or 1000mg once daily.

How to Take:  Take Cefadroxil around-the-clock to cause less of a variance in the peak and trough serum levels.  Can take with or without food.

Diarrhea is by far the most common side effect.

1. What do I do if Cefadroxil really upsets my stomach?
   Try taking it after meals.  It is not required however it may lower risk of upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea.
2. I had a penicillin allergy from childhood, but my physician told me to try Cefadroxil anyways, what should I do?
   Penicillin allergies are commonly misdiagnosed as rash can be a regular side effect.  There is also evidence that penicillin allergies can reduce or go away after 10 years.  If you have reacted severely in the past make sure your physician was aware and if still told to try the medication take your first few doses in the physicians office just to make sure you do not have another serious reaction.