Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet

Composition of Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet

Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil (500mg).

Uses of Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• 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.

How Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet works

cefaDROX 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) that is needed for them to survive.

How to take Cefadrox 500 mg 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.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

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.

If you take too much

Taking more Cefadrox than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Cefadrox are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Cefadrox. Some combinations can change how Cefadrox works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet

Store Cefadrox below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Cefadrox 500 mg Tablet

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Chemical class:

Cephalosporins