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Generic Name : Cefadroxil
Pronunciation : sef a drox' ill
Trade Name(s):
India- Actidrox , Acudrox , Adriz , Apdil , Aroxil , Bicef , Bid , Bidroxil, Biodrox Dr, Biodrox-50, Biodrox-Dt , Biopro , Bless, Bludrox, Bludrox-P, Brotzu , Caredrox, Caredroxyl, Caredroxyl, Caredroxyl, Caredroxyl, Cdcv, C-Drox, Cedbrox, Cedil, Cedrox, Cedroxin, Cefadrox, Cefadrox S, Cefadur, Cefadur Su, Cefadur Ta, Cefastar, Cefastar S, Cefataur, Cefdox, Cefmac Cap, Cefoxid, Cefoxil, Ceftic, Cefwin , Cetron, Cexil, Cffoxid, Codroxil , Cosdrox, Cudrox , Dax , Dax-La, Drofa, Droma, Droxbit, Droxflora, Droxibid, Droxipil, Droxycad , Droxyceph , Droxyl , Droxyl Cla, Droxyl Cla, Droxyl Ins, Droxypil, Drozil Lb, Drozil-125, Drozil-250, Drozil-500, Edoxil, Eliminate, Enacxil, Eudrox, Gigacef, Hindrox, Kefdil-Ax, Kefloxin, Kefzen, Kidrox , Lactocef, Lactodrox, Lb-Drox, Lb-Drox Dp, Lydroxil, Mapradrox, Modcef , Monodrox, Mydrox, Neodrox , Odoxil, Odoxil Pre, Odoxil-Dt, Odoxil-Od, Omidrox , Pd-Roxil, Pendrox , Petdrox, Puredrox, Qceph , Ridrox, Rt Cef, Safedrox , Saydrox , Servoxil P, Sunidrox, Swiceff , Syr Lactod, Tab Lactod, Vepan, Vepan Ax , Vistadrox , Waladrox , Waladrox A, Zadro , Zadro-Cv, Zadro-Cv D, Zefclav , Zoxil.
Inernational- Duricef.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is broad-spectrum antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection, skin and soft- tissue, pharynx (throat) and tonsils (tonsillitis). This medication fights against the bacteria present in the body.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
When it is to be taken : The recommended adult dose is 1 or 2 grams daily as a single dose or in two divided doses. The recommended dose for children is 30 mg/kg/day as a single dose or two divided doses.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, capsule and liquid to take by mouth with food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, colitis, or stomach problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
* Patient may experience diarrhea, blood in stools or stomach pain; if it so consult with your doctor.
* Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
Side Effects :
Most Common -
Diarrhea, blood in stools, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and rash.
Allergic reactions -
Itching, hives, difficulty in breathing or swallowing and wheezing.
Miscellaneous -
Unusual bleeding or bruising, sore throat and vaginal infections.
Other Precautions :
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature.
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