Generic for Duricef for Bacterial infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Cefadroxil

Category - Antibiotic medication

Indications

Bacterial infections
Generic Duricef is indicated to treat different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, and urinary tract infections. Cefadroxil (Generic Duricef) will prevent the bacteria from forming an adequate and pretective wall. This results in instability and subsequent death of the bacteria.

Generic for Duricef Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Duricef is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Duricef should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Kidney disease
Gastrointestinal (digestive) disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Duricef. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Probenecid
Diuretic pills
Warfarin or
Another antibiotic

Generic for Duricef Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDuricef
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Duricef for Urinary Tract Infections is a total of 1 to 2 grams per day in a single dose or 2 smaller doses. For all other urinary tract infections, the usual dosage is a total of 2 grams per day taken in 2 doses. For Throat Infections--Strep Throat and Tonsillitis, a total of 1 gram per day should be used in a single dose or 2 smaller doses for 10 days.

Generic for Duricef Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Duricef side Effects include difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, fever or chills, sore throat, headache, reduced amount of urine,
Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin and convulsions.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Duricef.

Generic for Duricef and Pregnancy

In the absence of adequate studies, use of Generic Duricef by pregnant women is recommended only with due medical consultations.

Generic for Duricef and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Duricef passes into breast milk. Hence, talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Duricef and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Duricef in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Duricef and Geriatric

Considering that elderly patients are more likely to have an age-related decrease in renal function, an adjustment in dosage and/or dosing interval in patients is recommended in pediatric patients.

Note

The above information about Generic Duricef serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.