Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Cefadroxil
Prescription only
Cefadroxil prescribed online
Cefadroxil is an oral antibiotic from the cephalosporin family. It treats some bacterial skin infections and, when appropriate, may be used for acne. A Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your case.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Oral antibiotic (cefadroxil)
- For bacterial skin infections and some acne
- Short course set by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forAcne
Stop cefadroxil and seek urgent care if you have hives, swelling of the face or throat, or trouble breathing. Severe or bloody diarrhea also needs prompt medical care. Take the full course unless your clinician tells you to stop.
Choosing the right course for you
Your clinician sets the dose, how often you take it, and how long the course lasts. This depends on the infection, your health and your kidney function. Finish the course as told, even if your skin looks better.
Considerations include
- Type and extent of the infection
- Allergy history, including penicillin
- Kidney function
- Past antibiotic use
- Other medicines and pregnancy plans
How Cefadroxil works
Cefadroxil stops bacteria from building their walls
Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It stops bacteria from building their cell walls. Without a wall, the bacteria die and your skin can heal.
It works on many common skin bacteria. In acne, it may also lower the bacteria that inflame pimples.
Modern Dermatology
Cefadroxil
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Impetigo
- Other bacterial skin infections
- Inflamed acne, when appropriate
- People who cannot take some other antibiotics
- Short courses with a clear target
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Blocks cell wall building
Bacteria cannot grow
Kills susceptible bacteria
The infection clears
Lowers skin bacteria
Fewer inflamed pimples and sores
Absorbed by mouth
Reaches the skin from inside
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentA Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your history and photos. If Cefadroxil is right for you, your clinician decides and writes the prescription. Not every patient is a fit, and your clinician may suggest another treatment or an in-person visit.
Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It stops bacteria from building their cell walls. The bacteria then die and the infection clears.
For a skin infection, you often feel better within a few days. Finish the full course anyway. For acne, antibiotics take weeks to show benefit.
Skin infections usually clear when you finish the course. For acne, results vary, and antibiotics alone are not a long-term plan. Your clinician may add a topical product.
Common effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset and mild rash. Thrush can happen. Get urgent help for hives, swelling of the face or trouble breathing, or for bloody diarrhea.
Do not use it if you are allergic to cephalosporins. Tell your clinician if you had a reaction to penicillin, or if you have kidney disease or colitis. Your clinician decides if it is safe for you.
For acne, other options include adapalene, azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, topical clindamycin, dapsone gel and doxycycline. Combinations such as clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide are also used. For skin infections, fusidic acid is a topical option.
Tell your clinician about every medicine you take. For acne, your clinician often pairs an antibiotic with a topical product. Do not stop the course early without asking.
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, plan a pregnancy or breastfeed. Your clinician decides if cefadroxil is right for you. Do not start or stop it on your own.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
In Canada, cefadroxil is sold mainly as generic versions. The brand Duricef is no longer marketed. Ask your pharmacist which version you get.
Your clinician reviews your progress before each refill. Message your Care Team early, before you run out. If the treatment does not work or causes side effects, your clinician may change the plan.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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