Cefadrox 250mg Dry Syrup (Cefadroxil 250mg)

INTRODUCTION

CEFADROX 250MG DRY contains Cefadroxil which belongs to a group of medicines called Cephalosporins. It is used to treat respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue, urinary tract infections. Bacterial infection is a proliferation of a harmful strain of bacteria on or inside the body. This medicine is effective against bacteria, which helps to improve the symptoms and cure the infection.

Cefadroxil belongs to class cephalosporins which inhibits the bacterial wall synthesis of actively dividing cells by binding to one or more penicillin-binding proteins. This medicine should be only used to treat bacterial infections and do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold).

Before taking CEFADROX 250MG DRY tell your doctor about your previous medical history including any allergies, heart-problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take before taking this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use. The common side effects are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea and vomiting.

USES OF CEFADROX 250MG DRY

Treats respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue infections (bacterial infections)

HOW CEFADROX 250MG DRY WORKS

CEFADROX 250MG DRY works against bacteria and prevents from developing the bacterial protective covering which is needed for bacteria to survive.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take CEFADROX 250MG DRY as instructed by your doctor. Shake well before use.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CEFADROX 250MG DRY

COMMON
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Allergic reactions

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids and ORS can be used to prevent dehydration.

Nausea or vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks, bland foods and avoid fried or sweet foods.

Abdominal pain:

Place a warm water bottle on your abdomen. Soak in a warm bath and drink plenty of water.

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (treats infection)
Aminoglycoside antibiotics, polymyxin B, colistin
Furosemide
Anticoagulants (used to thin blood)
Probenecid (treats gout)
Oral contraceptives
Cholestyramine
Penicillin antibiotics