Manufacturer:
Mint Pharmaceuticals Inc

Generic Name:
cefadroxil

Route:
oral

Why is it prescribed?

Mint-Cefadroxil® capsules contains cefadroxil.

Cefadroxil is used to treat infections caused by various bacteria. This material will be limited to the treatment of respiratory tract infections (e.g. pneumonia).

Side Effects

Mint-Cefadroxil® capsules contains cefadroxil.

Along with its needed effects, cefadroxil may cause some unwanted or undesirable effects. Generally, cefadroxil is well tolerated and many people will not experience unwanted effects. The frequency and severity of these effects is dependant on many factors including dose, duration of therapy and individual susceptibility. Possible unwanted effects include:

• diarrhea
• nausea

• stomach ache
• heartburn
• allergic reaction (hives, itching, rash, difficulty breathing)
• headache
• secondary fungal infection (yeast infection)

• tremor
• sleepiness
• fatigue
• fever
• itching in genital and vaginal areas

Precautions and Warnings for Mint-Cefadroxil® capsules

Mint-Cefadroxil® capsules contains cefadroxil

False positive direct Coombs' tests (test used in detecting a type of blood disorder) may be caused by cefadroxil.
Cefadroxil may give false urine test results for glucose.
Taking the antibiotic repeatedly or for prolonged periods may result in bacterial or fungal overgrowth which can lead to a second infection. When this occurs, the cefadroxil may need to be stopped and another antibiotic prescribed to treat the new infection.
Diarrhea often develops while taking cefadroxil. This is sometimes caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the gut that are not killed by the antibiotic. In severe cases, this may be life threatening and would require treatment with other antibiotics. In mild cases, symptoms disappear shortly after the drug is discontinued.
There is some evidence to show that people who are allergic to penicillin may also be allergic to cefadroxil and vice versa. Be sure to inform your doctor and pharmacist of any antibiotic allergy or suspected allergy that you may have had in the past. Use is not recommended in the following situations:
allergy to cephalosporins (e.g. cephalexin)
Caution is recommended in the following situations:

• kidney disease
• allergy to penicillin
• stomach or intestinal disease (e.g. colitis)
• prolonged, repeated therapy
• liver disease

Patient Information

Use exactly as prescribed.
Mint-Cefadroxil® can be taken with food to decrease possible nausea and stomach upset.
Take Mint-Cefadroxil® at even intervals around the clock as prescribed (e.g. every 12 hours translates to twice a day) until finished. Failure to take the complete course can result in incomplete elimination of the bacteria which can lead to a relapse of the infection. The prescribed course generally lasts a few days longer than symptoms of the infection (e.g. fever).
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take 2 doses at once (unless you have been instructed to do so). Contact your pharmacist if you are not sure what to do.
Mint-Cefadroxil® may produce an allergic reaction which can range in severity from a mild rash or itching to a life-threatening reaction. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience rash, itching, fever, difficulty breathing, chest tightness or anything else that alarms you.
If diarrhea occurs (severe or persistent), contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Directions for Use

To treat respiratory tract infections the usual adult dose is 500 to 1000 mg twice daily (every 12 hours).

Lung Diseases Treated with this Drug

• bronchitis
• pharyngitis
• pneumonia
• respiratory tract infections
• sore throat
• tonsilitis

Need More Information?

For more information contact your physician, pharmacist, other health care professional or for general questions call your local lung association.