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Cefadroxil, sold under the brand name Duricef, is an antibiotic typically used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue and urinary tract. It may be used for gram-positive and gram-negativeinfections. It is taken by mouth as a capsule. If kidney problems, the dose may need adjusting.

Common side effects include indigestion and a sore tongue. Less likely is the occurrence of fungal infections, and rarely it may cause joint pains, tiredness, liver problems, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding does not appear to harm the baby. It is a first-generation cephalosporin. It prevents the last stage of formation of the bacterial cell wall.

Cefadroxil was patented in 1967 and approved for medical use in 1978. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom, a course of treatment costs the NHS around £20, as of 2021. This amount in the United States is about 10 USD.