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Duricef Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Duricef (cefadroxil) is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. It is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. The brand name Duricef is discontinued, and cefadroxil is available in generic form. Common side effects include stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
The recommended adult dose of cefadroxil for treating pharyngitis, skin and skin structure infections, and tonsillitis is 1 gram daily as a single dose or in two divided doses. The dose for urinary tract infections is 2 grams once daily or in two divided doses. The dose for preventing endocarditis is 2 grams given one hour before a procedure. The recommended dose for children is 30 mg/kg/day as a single dose or two divided doses. There may be other drugs that can interact with cefadroxil. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start taking a new medication without telling your doctor. This medication should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Duricef Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
DURICEF (cefadroxil) is indicated for the treatment of patients with infection caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases:
Urinary tract infections caused by E. coli; P. mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Skin and skin structure infections caused by staphylococci and/or streptococci.
Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci).
Note: Only penicillin by the intramuscular route of administration has been shown to be effective in t...
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What is Duricef Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Duricef Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- unusual bleeding or bruising;
- seizure (convulsions);
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- fever, swollen glands, r...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Duricef Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (e.g., strep throat, skin and urinary tract infections). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescri...
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