Cefadur 500mg (Cefadroxil)

What is Cefadur 500mg Tablet?

Cefadur 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.

Cefadur 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

How Cefadur 500Mg Works

Cefadroxil is the active agent present in the Cefadur 500 mg which works by killing the bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

How Much Of The Cefadur 500Mg to Be Used

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Cefadur 500 mg.

How To Take The Cefadur 500Mg

Cefadur 500 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.

Dosage:

Cefadur 500 mg contains Cefadroxil 200 mg which is use in the treatment of bacterial infections. Cefadur 500 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be give on prescription only. Ask your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the medicine because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advise to take Cefadur 500 mg at a fix time with food to avoid Nausea/Vomiting. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribe.

Missed Dose

A missed dose of Cefadur 500 mg should be take as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

Side Effects Of The Cefadur 500Mg

• Nausea/Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Dark or clay colored stools
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Dizziness
• Acid or sour stomach
• Excessive air or gas in the stomach
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Redness of skin

Warning And Precaution:

Cefadur 500 mg should be use very cautiously in:

• Allergy to Cefadroxil
• Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea
• Impaired kidney function
• Drug Resistance
• It is not recommend in Breastfeeding/Pregnant women and Pediatric Population.
• Consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

Storage:

Store the Cefadur 500 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged.

FAQ’s

1. Can the use of Cefadur 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cefadur 500 mg 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.

2. What if Cefadur 500mg Tablet doesn’t work?

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

3. What if I don’t get better after using Cefadur 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.

4. Can I stop taking Cefadur 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieve?

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