Individual generic drug information
Extracted information for Cefadroxil only.
Susceptible infections due to sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 6–17 years (body-weight up to 40 kg): 0.5 g twice daily ▶Child 6–17 years (body-weight 40 kg and above): 0.5–1 g twice daily ▶Adult: 0.5–1 g twice daily Skin infections | Soft-tissue infections | Uncomplicated urinary-tract infections ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 6–17 years (body-weight 40 kg and above): 1 g once daily ▶Adult: 1 g daily
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→Appendix 1: cephalosporins
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▶Common or very common Dyspepsia. glossitis ▶Uncommon Fungal infection ▶Rare or very rare Arthralgia. drug fever. fatigue. hepatic disorders. insomnia. nervousness. serum sickness-like reaction
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Not known to be harmful.
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Present in milk in low concentration, but appropriate to use.
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Dose adjustments ▶In adults 1 g initially, then 500 mg every 12 hours if eGFR 26–50 mL/minute/1.73 m2. 1 g initially, then 500 mg every 24 hours if eGFR 11–26 mL/minute/1.73 m2. 1 g initially, then 500 mg every 36 hours if eGFR less than 11 mL/minute/1.73 m2. ▶In children Reduce dose if estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 50 mL/minute/1.73 m2.
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Extracted information for Cefadroxil only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Capsule CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 9 ▶Cefadroxil (Non-proprietary) Cefadroxil (as Cefadroxil monohydrate) 500 mg Cefadroxil 500mg capsules | 20 capsule P £22.38 DT = £6.45 eiiii F 550
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0.5–1 g twice daily
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1 g daily
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