Cefadroxil Pediatric Dosage: Weight-Based Guidelines for Oral Suspension

Cefadroxil Oral Suspension Concentrations: 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL, 500 mg/10 mL.

Dosage by Weight

• Children ≥30 kg (66 lb): 500 mg every 12 hours for 10 days.
• Children <30 kg: 30 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours for 10 days. Maximum: 1 g/day.

Important Clinical Notes

• Use weight-based dosing for accuracy; do not exceed adult dose.
• May cause false-positive urine glucose with Benedict's/Fehling's solution; false-negative with Clinitest® tablets. Use glucose oxidase methods (e.g., Clinistix®) for accurate glucose monitoring.
• Complete the full 10-day course even if symptoms improve.