Product introduction
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet 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 improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as the flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know of all other medicines you are taking, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of cefaDROX Tablet
Benefits of cefaDROX Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of cefaDROX Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of cefaDROX
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use cefaDROX Tablet
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. cefaDROX 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How cefaDROX Tablet works
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) that is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with cefaDROX 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether cefaDROX 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of cefaDROX 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of cefaDROX 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take cefaDROX Tablet?
If you miss a dose of cefaDROX 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and be harder to treat.
- Consider taking it with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Discontinue cefaDROX 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of the face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
First-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking cefaDROX with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefadroxil. Please consult your doctor. Cefadroxil may reduce the efficacy of Cho
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefadroxil. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after discont
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking cefaDROX 500mg Tablet
Thrice A Day
71%
Twice A Day
29%
What are you using cefaDROX Tablet for?
Bacterial inf*
76%
Others
24%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Average
47%
Poor
31%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using cefaDROX 500mg Tablet?
Allergic reac*
25%
Vomiting
12%
Stomach pain
12%
Toothache
12%
No Side Effec*
12%
*Allergic reaction, No Side Effect
How do you take cefaDROX Tablet?
With food
86%
With or witho*
14%
*With or without food
Please rate cefaDROX 500mg Tablet on price
Expensive
46%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
21%
FAQs
Can the use of cefaDROX 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of cefaDROX 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestines and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if cefaDROX 500mg Tablet doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if cefaDROX 500mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of cefaDROX 500mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
What if I don't get better after using cefaDROX 500mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking cefaDROX 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking cefaDROX 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is cefaDROX 500mg Tablet good for urinary tract infection?
cefaDROX 500mg Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India. / Regd, Office: 23 -A Shah Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400053 Maharashtra, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver cefaDROX 500mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver cefaDROX 500mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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