Duricef
Cefadroxil capsules for bacterial infections such as tonsillitis. They kill bacteria by interfering with their cell wall formation.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefadroxil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
This listing uses Duricef as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Duricef vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Duricef details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Tonsillitis · Pharyngitis · Skin Infections
- Alternative names
- cefadroxil
- Therapeutic class
- First-Generation Cephalosporin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; history of severe allergy to penicillin
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal thrush; mild rash; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Warner Chilcott
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Cholestyramine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cefadroxil capsules for bacterial infections such as tonsillitis. They kill bacteria by interfering with their cell wall formation.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly by blocking peptidoglycan cross-linking, causing bacterial cell rupture during growth phases.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety demonstrated in animal models. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Duricef is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cefadroxil, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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