Cefadroxil: How Should I Take Cefadroxil
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How should I take cefadroxil?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
 | Take this medicine with a full glass of water. |
 | Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefadroxil will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. |
Cefadroxil can be taken on an empty stomach or with food or milk if it causes stomach upset.
 | Shake the liquid form of cefadroxil well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. |
Take cefadroxil at evenly spaced intervals to keep a constant level of drug in the body. It is important to take cefadroxil regularly to get the most benefit.
| Take all of the cefadroxil that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. |
 | Store the tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
 | Store the suspension in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused medication after 14 days. |
| Last updated: | March 05, 2008 |
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