Drug Notes - Cefadroxil (By mouth) | Lima Memorial Health System

Cefadroxil (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any cephalosporin medicine such a Keflex®, Ceclor®, Velosef®, or Suprax®.

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
You may take your medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Shake the oral liquid well each time you use it.
Carefully measure the oral liquid dose with a measuring spoon or medicine cup.
Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop, even if you feel better. If you stop taking the medicine too soon, your infection may come back.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.

Store tablets and capsules at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light.
You may keep the oral liquid in the refrigerator for 14 days. After that, throw away any unused liquid. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking birth control pills or probenecid (Benemid® or ColBENEMID®) while taking cefadroxil.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin or if you have kidney disease.
If you have severe diarrhea while taking this medicine, check with your doctor before taking medicine to stop the diarrhea.
Cefadroxil may cause incorrect results with some tests used by patients with diabetes to check for sugar in urine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Last Updated: 9/6/2024