Cefadur 500 Mg

Description

Cefadur 500 MG pill is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of conditions caused by bacteria like an epidemic of the skin, throat and urinary tract. It should be taken with food to avoid nausea and vomiting. This drug is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu or other viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

CEFADUR 500 MG Chemical Name

Cefadroxil

CEFADUR 500 MG Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Uses of CEFADUR 500 MG

• Pyelonephritis
• Pharyngitis
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Impetigo

What is CEFADUR 500 MG?

Cefadur DT pill is helps to treat certain types of infection which include bacterial urinary tract infections such as inflammation of the kidney, and bladder, skin and skin creation related infections such as painful collection of pus, pus-filled bumps, presence of red sores on the face, infection of the upper layer of skin, lymph nodes enlargement and lung infection. This medicine is also used to treat inflammation of the airway passage, pharynx, or tonsils. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine works by killing the bacteria.

How CEFADUR 500 MG working

Cefadur 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is required for them to survive.

Dosage

Missed Dose

Oral forms: The missed dose of this drug should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next decided dose. Do not twice the dose to make up for the missed dose. Injection forms: Since this medicine is usually managed by a healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Oral forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your health care physician in case of an overdose with this medicine. Injection: Since this drug is manage in the hospital or clinical setting by a worthy healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low.

Adverse effects

• Diarrhea
• Fever with chills
• Black or tarry stools
• Difficulty or painful urination
• Acid or sour stomach

Precautions And Warnings

Patients with a history of allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins, and beta-lactam drugs are at increased risk of allergic reactions. Patients with abnormal functioning of the kidney are at increased risk of seizures.

Before you use Cefadur DT Tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your health care physician may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins, penicillins, or beta-lactam drugs.

The use of this tablet may change blood clotting time. Patients using Cefadur DT may experience prolonged blood clotting time. Blood coagulation parameters should be check frequently.

Storage

Store Cefadur DT Tablet at room temperature 15-30° C (59-86° F), and away from moisture. Keep this medicine away from children and pets.