Cefadur 500 mg Tablet

Cefadur 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 500 mg of cefadroxil in each tablet. Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like the common cold or flu. A doctor may prescribe Cefadur 500 mg Tablet for infections such as skin infections, throat infections, urinary tract infections, and some other susceptible bacterial infections. The exact use depends on the infection being treated and the bacteria involved.

How it works: Cefadroxil works by blocking bacteria from building a proper cell wall, which weakens and kills the bacteria. In tablet form, Cefadur 500 mg Tablet delivers this antibiotic through the digestive system after swallowing, so it works throughout the body against susceptible infections.

Cefadur 500 mg Tablet is a full-strength cefadroxil tablet that may be chosen when a doctor wants a convenient higher-dose tablet for adult or adolescent treatment plans. Because there are no other Cefadur strengths or forms listed here, this 500 mg tablet fits typical cefadroxil dosing schedules by allowing the prescribed total daily dose to be given in one or more tablets as directed.

• Bacterial skin and soft tissue infections
• Strep throat and certain throat infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Cefadur 500 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at evenly spaced times each day if prescribed more than once daily.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, because stopping early can let the infection return.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cefadur 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of cefadroxil. The dose may be taken once or twice daily, or sometimes in another schedule, depending on the infection and your doctor's prescription; the maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber based on the condition being treated and your health status. Do not change the number of Cefadur 500 mg tablets you take per day without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefadroxil may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Rash
• Yeast infection

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefadroxil, cephalosporins, or penicillins.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since dose adjustment may be needed for Cefadur 500 mg Tablet.
• Diarrhea can occur with antibiotics; seek help if it is severe, persistent, or bloody.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Cefadur 500 mg Tablet only if your doctor says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• This tablet may cause dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so be careful when driving until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your prescriber about a history of severe allergy, colitis, or other serious antibiotic reactions.
• Do not use Cefadur 500 mg Tablet to treat viral infections.

• Probenecid can raise cefadroxil levels in the body.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may have altered bleeding risk and may need monitoring.
• Live bacterial vaccines may not work as well while you are taking an antibiotic.
• Other antibiotics may interact or compete with treatment choices, so tell your doctor about all infection medicines you use.

Store Cefadur 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.