Cefadroxil
Drug class: Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Prescription only
What is cefadroxil used for?
- Escherichia coli infections
- Impetigo
- Klebsiella infections
- Pharyngitis
- Proteus infections
- Soft tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections
Cefadroxil is indicated for the treatment of patients with infection caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases: Urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, P. mirabilis, and Klebsiella species. Skin and skin structure infections caused by staphylococci and/or streptococci. Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci). Note: Only penicillin by the intramuscular route of administration has been shown to be effective in the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefadroxil is generally effective in the era…
Cefadroxil price
Generic: From $0.27 each, about $8.07 for 30 (500 mg capsule); other forms from $0.17 per mL (250 mg/5 mL suspension).
Brand: No brand price listed.