Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil capsules in 250mg and 500mg strengths: a cephalosporin antibiotic for urinary tract, skin, throat and sinus infections, usually taken once or twice a day.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250mg | 30 capsules | $27.30 | $0.91 |
| 250mg | 60 capsules | $34.80 | $0.58 |
| 250mg | 90 capsules | $48.60 | $0.54 |
| 250mg | 120 capsules | $61.20 | $0.51 |
| 250mg | 180 capsules | $84.60 | $0.47 |
| 250mg | 360 capsules | $151.20 | $0.42 |
| 500mg | 30 capsules | $34.80 | $1.16 |
| 500mg | 60 capsules | $52.20 | $0.87 |
| 500mg | 90 capsules | $70.20 | $0.78 |
| 500mg | 120 capsules | $85.20 | $0.71 |
| 500mg | 180 capsules | $111.60 | $0.62 |
| 500mg | 360 capsules | $212.40 | $0.59 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefadroxil
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule, Suspension
- Strengths
- 250/500mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Bacterial infections · Urinary tract infections · Skin infections
- Therapeutic Class
- Cephalosporin antibiotic
- Pharmacological Class
- Cephalosporin
- Minor Side Effects
- Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea
- Moderate Side Effects
- Abdominal pain, Rash, Vaginal itching
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule, Suspension
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Keep in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
What you will receive
Cefadroxil is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Cefadroxil.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
Which Cefadroxil strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Cefadroxil capsules come in 250mg and 500mg, with packs of 30 to 360 capsules. Larger packs cost less per capsule.
How are large Cefadroxil orders handled?
Very large Cefadroxil orders over 120 units may be split into several parcels. You will still receive your full order, and smaller orders ship as one parcel. This applies only to very large orders.
Which brand names does cefadroxil have?
Brand names for cefadroxil include Duricef, Droxyl and Odoxil. Cefadroxil capsules are a pure generic cefadroxil product and are not any of those brands.
What is the difference between cefadroxil and amoxicillin?
Both are antibiotics that attack the bacterial cell wall, but they belong to different families: amoxicillin is a penicillin, cefadroxil a cephalosporin. Cefadroxil's longer stay in the body means it can be taken once or twice a day instead of three or four times.
How long does a course of cefadroxil usually last?
It depends on the infection. Urine and skin infections often need five to ten days of capsules, and some infections take longer. The course is measured in days, not in how you feel, because the infection can still be there once the symptoms have settled.
What should I do if I miss a dose of cefadroxil?
A forgotten capsule is best taken when you notice. If the next one is already close, miss the forgotten one and go back to the normal times — taking two at once to catch up is not a good idea.
Do cefadroxil capsules need to be kept in the fridge?
No. Capsules do not need chilling — a closed container in an ordinary cupboard, out of direct sun, is enough. Cefadroxil liquid has to be kept in the fridge and is discarded 14 days after mixing, but that is a different product from these capsules.
Does cefadroxil affect the contraceptive pill?
No. Cefadroxil leaves the pill, patch, ring and injection working as normal. The exception is a bad stomach upset: if you vomit or have severe diarrhoea, a pill taken around then may not have been absorbed.
About Cefadroxil
What cefadroxil treats
Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic taken by mouth. It clears infections caused by bacteria: bladder infections and other urinary tract infections, infections of the skin and the tissue just beneath it, and bacterial infection of the throat, tonsils or sinuses. Colds and flu are viral, and cefadroxil has no effect on them.
The medicine attacks the wall that surrounds a bacterium and holds its shape. While that wall is being built, cefadroxil jams the process, so the bacterium can no longer divide and soon breaks apart; what is left is cleared by the immune system. Cefadroxil stays in the bloodstream longer than several older cephalosporins, so a day's treatment usually fits into one or two doses.
How to take the capsules
Take each capsule with a glass of water. A meal makes no difference to the medicine, though a snack can settle the stomach if capsules leave you queasy. Space the doses evenly, twelve or twenty-four hours apart, and anchor them to something you do every day so they are not forgotten.
Run the course to the last capsule. You will probably feel better after two or three days, well before the bacteria have gone, and stopping at that point leaves the tougher ones behind to cause a second round.
Side effects to watch for
The complaints people mention most are nausea, loose stools, stomach pain, and itching around the genitals; these usually fade as the course goes on. Anyone who has had a serious reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic in the past should not take cefadroxil.
Hives, wheezing, or puffiness around the lips, eyes or throat point to a serious allergic reaction. Diarrhoea that turns watery or bloody, with cramps or a raised temperature, can begin while the capsules are being taken or in the two months that follow, and needs urgent care. Pale stools, dark urine or a yellow tinge to the skin or eyes are signs of a liver problem. A sore throat, chills or fever that comes back also deserves attention.
Cefadroxil 250mg and 500mg capsules
Both strengths are the same cefadroxil; the figure on the pack is simply how much of it each capsule holds. Which strength suits a course depends on the infection being treated, and the capsules are swallowed whole — there is nothing to dissolve or measure.
Sources
- Cefadroxil: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine
- CDC - Antibiotic Use — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention