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Generic Name: Cefadroxil Suspension (SEFF-ah-DROX-il)
Brand Name: Duricef

Cefadroxil Suspension is used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.

Cefadroxil Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation. This weakens the cell wall, causing it to rupture, resulting in death of the bacteria.

Do NOT use Cefadroxil Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefadroxil Suspension or any other cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Cefadroxil Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Cefadroxil Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a blood clotting disorder, kidney problems, or stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation)
• if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness) to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cefadroxil Suspension. However, no specific interactions with Cefadroxil Suspension are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Cefadroxil Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Cefadroxil Suspension:

Use Cefadroxil Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Cefadroxil Suspension by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Shake well before each use.
• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Cefadroxil Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Cefadroxil Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cefadroxil Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
• Be sure to use Cefadroxil Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
• Cefadroxil Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
• Long-term or repeated use of Cefadroxil Suspension may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
• Diabetes patients - Cefadroxil Suspension may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Cefadroxil Suspension may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Cefadroxil Suspension.
• Use this medicine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to the effects of Cefadroxil Suspension.
• Use Cefadroxil Suspension with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cefadroxil Suspension while you are pregnant. Cefadroxil Suspension is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Cefadroxil Suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Cefadroxil Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; dark urine; decreased urination; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint pain; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; stomach pain or cramps; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vaginal itching, odor, or discharge; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include muscle spasms; seizures.

Proper storage of Cefadroxil Suspension:

Store Cefadroxil Suspension in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days. Keep Cefadroxil Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Cefadroxil Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Cefadroxil Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cefadroxil Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.