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Cefadrox 500mg Tablet


Product introduction

Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Cefadrox Tablet

Benefits of Cefadrox Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Cefadrox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cefadrox

  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Allergic reaction
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

How to use Cefadrox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefadrox 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefadrox 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefadrox 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cefadrox 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cefadrox 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefadrox 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefadrox 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Cefadrox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cefadrox 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Cefadrox 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Discontinue Cefadrox 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

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Hi doc. .have ear pain and pain behind ears. .
Dr. Kamal Rijhwani
Physician
Tab cefadrox 500 twice a day for 5 daysTab Serra d twice for 5 days
Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
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FAQs

Can the use of Cefadrox 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cefadrox 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

What if Cefadrox 500mg Tablet doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Cefadrox 500mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefadrox 500mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Cefadrox 500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Cefadrox 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Cefadrox 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Is Cefadrox 500mg Tablet good for urinary tract infection?

Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Is Cefadrox 500mg Tablet safe?

Cefadrox 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
Country of origin: India

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45.25
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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