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| Active Ingredient | CEFADROXIL |
| Therapeutic Class | FIRST GEN CEPHALOSPORINS |
| Indications | Oral cefadroxil is used for the treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Inactive against Pseudomonas and Bacteroides. |
| Caution | Nausea and vomiting, hypersensitivity in about 10% of penicillin sensitive patients otherwise little toxicity. Note high cost of cephalosporins. Best used for specifically identified susceptible o More ... |
| Dose Range | Adult: 1-2g daily as a single dose or in two divided doses. Pediatric: Under 1 year: 25mg/kg in divided doses; 1-6 years: 250mg twice daily; over 6 years: 500mg twice a day. See BDS supply protocols pg.3. |
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| Breast Feeding | Present in milk in low concentration, but appropriate to use. |