Cefadur DT 250 mg Tablet

Cefadur DT 250 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 250 mg of cefadroxil in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This tablet form is prescribed when a clinician wants a convenient oral option for infections such as skin infections, throat infections, urinary tract infections, and some other susceptible bacterial infections.

How it works: Cefadroxil works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. In tablet form, Cefadur DT 250 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body so it can reach the infection and help clear susceptible bacteria.

Cefadur DT 250 mg Tablet is a lower-strength cefadroxil tablet, which can help a doctor fine-tune dosing for children, smaller adults, or anyone who needs a smaller amount per dose. Because there are no other Cefadur strengths or forms listed here, this 250 mg tablet represents the exact tablet strength available in this product line and may be used in a dosing schedule chosen by the prescriber based on the infection and the patient’s needs.

• Bacterial skin and soft tissue infections
• Strep throat and tonsillitis
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain ear, nose, and throat infections
• Other infections caused by cefadroxil-susceptible bacteria

• Take Cefadur DT 250 mg Tablet exactly as your doctor prescribed, using the full course even if you feel better early.
• Swallow the tablet with water; if your prescriber or pharmacist has told you it can be dispersed, follow those instructions exactly.
• Take it at evenly spaced times if more than one dose per day is prescribed.
• It can usually be taken with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not skip doses or double up doses unless your clinician tells you to do so.
• If the tablet is scored or intended for splitting, only split it if your pharmacist confirms it is appropriate for this product.

Each Cefadur DT 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of cefadroxil per tablet. The number of tablets per dose and how often it is taken depends on the type and severity of the infection, and the doctor decides the schedule; some regimens may use the tablet once or twice daily, while others require more frequent dosing. Do not exceed the total daily amount your prescriber instructs, even if symptoms persist.

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

Common side effects of Cefadroxil may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Rash or mild itching
• Loose stools, which may be more noticeable in some people taking antibiotics

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefadroxil, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because cefadroxil doses may need adjustment.
• Report any history of severe diarrhea after antibiotics, especially C. difficile infection.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so the dose and need can be reviewed.
• Avoid taking it with any medication you were not told to combine with this antibiotic.
• This tablet does not treat viral infections and should only be used when a bacterial infection is suspected or confirmed.
• If you develop a rash, hives, swelling, or breathing trouble, seek urgent care right away.

• Probenecid
• Live bacterial vaccines such as typhoid vaccine
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Certain strong kidney-affecting medicines, including some diuretics
• Other antibiotics may affect the treatment plan and should be reviewed by the prescriber

Store Cefadur DT 250 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.