Cefa

Cefadroxil is a prescription medication used to treat infections of the urinary tract, skin, and throat. Cefadroxil belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. These work to kill bacteria.

This medication comes as an oral (by mouth) tablet, capsule, and liquid (suspension). It is usually taken 1 to 2 times a day, with or without food. If cefadroxil causes an upset stomach, take cefadroxil with food or milk.

Common side effects of cefadroxil include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Cefadroxil is a prescription medication used to treat infections of the urinary tract, skin, and throat (such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis). 

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefadroxil for oral suspension and other antibacterial drugs, cefadroxil for oral suspension should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Serious side effects have been reported with cefadroxil. See the "Cefadroxil Precautions" section.

Common side effects of cefadroxil include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• mild rash
• dyspepsia (indigestion)

This is not a complete list of cefadroxil side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.