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Cefadur is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Drops, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. The alternative uses of Cefadur have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefadur. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefadur side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Cefadur are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefadur has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefadur has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefadur related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefadur are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cefadur with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefadur is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefadur is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Cefadur safe for pregnant women?
Cefadur is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefadur safe during breastfeeding?
Cefadur is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefadur on the Kidneys?
Cefadur rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefadur on the Liver?
Cefadur does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefadur on the Heart?
Using Cefadur does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cefadur should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefadur unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefadur habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefadur is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefadur. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Cefadur should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefadur for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefadur
You can take Cefadur with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefadur
You may consume alcohol while taking Cefadur. But caution is still important.
Yes, Cefadur can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefadur along with ibuprofen.
No Cefadur does not cause dizziness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Cefadur might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Cefadur might help in acne. It is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris along with other antibiotics before treating with isotretinoin.
No, Cefadur does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefadroxil which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)