Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefadroxil
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Cephem Carboxylic Acid
Pharmacological Group
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Uses
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Chemical Class
Cephem Carboxylic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephem Carboxylic Acid. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Cefadroxil is 363.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
500 to 1000 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medicine guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You may take cefadroxil with or without food. Take with fo
3
Child · Oral
12.5 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not take cefadroxil if you are allergic to cefadroxil or other cephalosporin antibiotic ( cefdinir , cefalexin, Keflex , Omnicef , and others)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: an allergy to any drug (especially penicillin)
intestinal problems, such as colitis
or kidney disease
Cefadroxil liquid contains sucrose
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Cefadroxil may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose)feverchillsbody achesflu symptomspale skineasy bruisingunusual bleedinga seizure
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect cefadroxil
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Oral Susp (reconstituted) Store in refrigerator. Use within 2 weeks if kept at room temperature. Tab, Caps, Dry Powder for Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 617.52
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 12 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 51.46 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 12Rs 617.52
ServaidRs 266.64
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