CEDROX 500MG CAP

This medicine treats bacterial infections. It contains Cefadroxil which is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. However, the flu, colds, or any other viral infection cannot be treated with this medication.

Cefadroxil 500mg

Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Capsule

Cefadroxil is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:

• Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
• Management of urinary tract infections
• Effective in treating respiratory tract infections
• Used for pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by susceptible organisms

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Take as per doctor's Prescription.
• Take one capsule daily as prescribed by the doctor, through mouth with a glass of water.
• Take the capsule on a scheduled day regularly to get the most benefit.
• Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.

If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately. Watch out for symptoms like upset stomach, pain in the stomach, diarrhea, feeling, or being sick.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take one capsule daily, with or without food as your doctor has recommended. Take the medication regularly and simultaneously each day to get the most benefit from it.

Do not use this medication if you have a known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

This medicine is generally well-tolerated. Common side effects include:

• Gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea)
• Hypersensitivity reactions (skin rashes)
• Nausea, vomiting
• Genital Pruritus, Genital Moniliasis, Vaginitis (Rare)
• Anemia, hemorrhage

Follow these precautions and warnings before starting the medication:

• Talk to your doctor if you have any allergic reaction or known hypersensitivity to any of the medicine components.
• If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
• If you are a lactating mother, talk to your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver impairment.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma.

This medicine may interact with these drugs:

• Loop diuretics
• Anticoagulants
• Other antibiotics
• Antiplatelets
• Colestyramine

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Complete the full course of therapy and strictly adhere to the doctor's recommendations.