Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:First generation cephalosporins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2021.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefadroxil monohydrate and other antibacterial drugs, cefadroxil monohydrate should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Cefadroxil Capsules Description
Cefadroxil monohydrate USP is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration. It is a white to yellowish-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and it is acid-stable. It is chemically designated as 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo [4.2.0] oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-[[amino (4-hydroxyphenyl) acetyl]amino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-, monohydrate[6R-[6α, 7β(R*)]]-. It has the molecular formula C16H17N3O5S•H2O and the molecular weight of 381.40. It has the following structural formula:
Cefadroxil Capsules USP contain the following inactive ingredients: D&C Red No. 28, FD&C B...
