Cefadur 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefadur Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Cefadur Dosage & How to Take
Cefadur Side Effects
Cefadur Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefadur with Other Drugs
Cefadur Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefadur
Cefadur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefadur Benefits & Uses

Cefadur is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Endocarditis

Cefadur Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefadur Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefadur safe for pregnant women?

Cefadur is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cefadur safe during breastfeeding?

Cefadur is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefadur on the Kidneys?

Cefadur rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefadur on the Liver?

Cefadur does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefadur on the Heart?

Using Cefadur does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefadur with Other Drugs

Cefadur should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cefadur Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefadur unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Vitamin K Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Cefadur

Is this Cefadur habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cefadur is addictive.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefadur should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cefadur for mental disorders.

No

Cefadur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefadur

You can take Cefadur with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefadur

You may consume alcohol while taking Cefadur. But caution is still important.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Cefadur

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefadur with ibuprofen?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Cefadur cause dizziness?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No Cefadur does not cause dizziness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Cefadur cause headache?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefadur help in acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Cefadur might help in acne. It is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris along with other antibiotics before treating with isotretinoin.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefadur contain penicillin or sulfa?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.