Cephradine (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cephalosporin medicine such as Keflex®, Ceclor®, or Suprax®.

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Keep taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop, even if you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your infection may come back.
You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
Shake the oral liquid well just before using. Measure your medicine with a measuring spoon or medicine cup.

Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at one time.

Keep the capsules at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You may keep the oral liquid in the refrigerator for 14 days. After that, throw away any unused liquid.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking birth control pills or probenecid (Benemid®, ColBENEMID®) while taking cephradine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin medicines, or if you have kidney problems.
If you have severe diarrhea while taking cephradine, check with your doctor before taking medicine to stop the diarrhea.
Cephradine may cause incorrect results with some urine sugar tests used by patients with diabetes.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Last Updated: 1/27/2017