Drug details

Cefadroxil (cefadroxil hemihydrate)

type of Cephalosporins, 1st Generation

Cefadroxil (cefadroxil hemihydrate) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections of the urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, throat, and tonsils caused by bacteria that are susceptible to its effects. Cefadroxil also is used for prevention of infection of the inner layer of the heart (endocarditis) due to surgical procedures. Cefadroxil is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• vomiting, and
• rash
• abdominal pain,
• stomach upset,

The following drugs are related to Cefadroxil, either as a replacement or used together:

• Xepi (ozenoxacin cream for topical use)