Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid
About Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid
Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefadroxil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid helps to treat bacterial infections.
Take Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid as prescribed. The dose and duration of Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before starting Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic, kidney or liver problems. Do not take Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid as it may cause increased dizziness.
Uses of Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid helps to treat bacterial infections. Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Drug Warnings
Do not take Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have intestinal problems, kidney or liver dysfunction. Do not take Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid causes dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid as it may cause increased dizziness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid may interact with antibiotics (tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol), and diuretics.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures, dialysis, kidney or liver dysfunction.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionConsult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
cautionCefadroxil+clavulanic Acid may cause dizziness. Drive only if you are alert, and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
cautionCefadroxil+clavulanic Acid should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending on the age and severity of the infection.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
- Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
- Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.
Special Advise
- Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid might affect certain laboratory test results such as the Coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and cause sickness. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.
FAQs
Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid contains Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Cefadroxil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid helps to treat bacterial infections.
Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid may cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Do not stop taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid for as long as it has been prescribed for you. It is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Nausea could be a side-effect of Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid. Take Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid with food if you experience nausea. Stick to simple, bland foods and avoid spicy foods to cope with nausea.
Do not take Cefadroxil+clavulanic Acid on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
