Duricef Cefadroxil is an oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of drugs, a family that includes cephalexin (Keflex), cefaclor (Ceclor), cefuroxime (Zinacef), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefixime (Suprax), and many other injectable antibiotics. Cephalosporins stop bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming the walls that surround them. The walls are necessary to protect bacteria from their environment and to keep the contents of the bacterial cell together. 125, 250, 500 mg/teaspoon (5 ml).

Cefadroxil is active against many bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Moraxella catarrhalis, E. Cefadroxil is used for treating infections of the urinary tract, skin and soft- tissue, pharynx (throat), and tonsils (tonsillitis) caused by bacteria that are susceptible to its effects. Bacteria cannot survive without a cell wall.

Once mixed, the suspension should be refrigerated and discarded after 14 days. The FDA approved cefadroxil in 1977. Cefadroxil should be stored at room temperature, 15-30 C (59-86 F). The recommended adult dose is 1. Coli, Klebsiella, and Proteus mirabilis.

Cephalosporins are most effective when bacteria are actively multiplying and forming cell walls.