💡 Uses & Benefits

• Broad-spectrum antibiotic: Effective against upper respiratory infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis), urinary tract infections (E. coli, Proteus, Klebsiella), and skin/soft tissue infections (Staphylococci, Streptococci).

• Longer half-life: Compared to cephalexin, Cefadroxil maintains effective urine concentrations for 20–22 hours, often allowing once- or twice-daily dosing. 

• Stable and well-tolerated: Acid-stable, can be taken with or without food. Side effects are mostly mild (GI upset, rash, hypersensitivity). 

• Locally manufactured & accessible: Produced by Square Pharmaceuticals, widely available in Bangladesh at around ৳18 per capsule. 

📋 Product Specifications

📌 Highlights

• ✅ Effective against common bacterial infections – throat, urinary, skin

• 🕒 Convenient dosing – 1–2 g/day with combination dosing depending on condition 

• 🛡️ Minimized GI upset – can be taken with food

• 🏥 Trusted and locally available – produced by a leading Bangladeshi pharmaceutical company

⚠️ Dosage & Safety Notes

• Adult dosing: Typically 1–2 g/day in one or two divided doses depending on infection 

• Children (>6 years): Usually 500 mg twice daily; adjusted by weight in younger children. 

• In renal impairment: Requires dose adjustment—e.g., reduce frequency for creatinine clearance <50 mL/min. 

• Contraindications: Avoid in beta-lactam allergy. Watch for GI upset or allergic reactions (skin rash, diarrhea). 

• Drug interactions: May enhance effects of probenecid or anticoagulants; caution with nephrotoxic agents. 

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Category B—use only if clearly needed; excreted in breast milk. 

🧠 Summary

• What it is: A safe, acid-stable cephalosporin antibiotic for common bacterial infections

• Why choose: Convenient dosing, local availability, reliable efficacy

• Important: Requires prescription, check for allergies, complete full course