Medicine details

ImageArocef
NameArocef
DosagePowder For Suspension
Generic NameCefadroxil
Classes Antiinfective Agent
Antibiotic
Cephalosporine
Diseases Infectious Disease
Otitis
Tosilitis
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
CompanyEskayef Bangladesh Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength125 mg/5 ml
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack1
Price per pack70.00
Cost per pack61.60
Package unit100 ml bot
Price per unit70.00
Cost per unit61.60
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Cefadroxil

Cefadroxil is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the cephalosporin type, effective in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections. It is a bactericidal antibiotic. It belongs to the first generation cephalosporins. It kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

Cefadroxil is indicated for the treatment of patients with infection caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases:

  • Urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, P. mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
  • Skin and skin structure infections caused by staphylococci and/or streptococci.
  • Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic
    streptococci).

Cefadroxil is available as Capsules and Suspension. Both the dosage forms are administered orally & can be taken without regards to meals.

Adults:

  • Urinary Tract Infections

For uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (i.e., cystitis) the usual dosage is 1 or 2 g per day in a single or divided doses.

For all other urinary tract infections the usual dosage is 2 g per day in divided doses.

  • Skin and Skin Structure Infections

For skin and skin structure infections the usual dosage is 1 g per day in single or divided doses.

  • Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

Treatment of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis—1 g per day in single or divided doses for 10 days. 

Children:
For urinary tract infections, the recommended daily dosage for children is 30 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours. For pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and impetigo, the recommended daily dosage for children is 30 mg/kg/day in a single dose or in equally divided doses every 12 hours. for other skin and skin structure infections, the recommended daily dosage is 30 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every 12 hours.

 

Cefadroxil can have the following side effects-

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Pseudomembranous colitis
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pruritus
  • Cefadroxil should be used with caution in renally impaired patients.
  • Long term use of cefadroxil can cause superinfections of non-susceptible strains.
  • Cefadroxil should be prescribed with caution in individuals with history of gastrointestinal disease particularly colitis. 

Contraindication

Cefadroxil is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporins or any other group of beta lactam
antibiotics such as-

There is no known contraindication of cefadroxil in terms of food & drinks.

Renally impaired patients may require dosage adjustment depending on their creatinine clearing rates. Patients with creatinine clearing rates greater than 50mL/min maybe given the usual dose.