Consuming alcohol with Cefador does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefador is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefador is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefador, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cefador alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION
Cefador should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefador may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefador is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefador may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Cefador 500mg Capsule
Introduction
Cefador 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 infectio...
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Uses of Cefador
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefador
Common
Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Cefador
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. Cefador may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cefador works
Cefador is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Cefador to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back...
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Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Discontinue Cefador and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in brea...
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Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood...
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefador as it may cause increased side effects.
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Oral
Tonsillitis; Skin and skin structure infections; Streptococcal pharyngitis; Urinary tract infections
Adult: 1-2 g daily as a single or in 2 div...
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Child Dose
Oral
Tonsillitis; Skin and skin structure infections; Streptococcal pharyngitis; Urinary tract infections
Child: >6 yr <40 kg: 30-50 mg/kg daily as ...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
26-50 0.5-1 g bid.
11-25 0.5-1 g once daily.
<10 0.5-1 g every 36 hr.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Cefadroxil binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in...
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Precaution
Impaired renal function; pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution
Interaction
Concomitant use w/ bacteriostatic antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol) may cause antagonistic effect. May pote...
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