Cefadroxil Dosage for Children: A Comprehensive Guide

Cefadroxil Oral Suspension: 125 and 250 mg/5 mL; 500 mg/10 mL

Children Weighing 30 kg (66 lb) or More

- 500 mg twice daily for 10 days.

Children Weighing Less Than 30 kg (66 lb)

- 30 mg/kg divided twice daily for 10 days.

- (Maximum recommended dose is 1 g/day)

Note: The use of cefadroxil may result in a false-positive reaction for glucose in the urine using Benedict's solution or Fehling's solution. Alternatively, a false-negative reaction may occur with Clinitest® reagent tablets