Cefadroxil (formerly trademarked as Duricef) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the cephalosporin type, effective in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections.

[citation needed] Cefadroxil is used as an antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures, for patients allergic to penicillins.

[citation needed] Cefadroxil has a broad spectrum of activity and has been effective in treating bacteria responsible for causing tonsillitis, and infections of the skin and urinary tract.

[citation needed] Cefadroxil is widely distributed to body tissues and fluids.

Usually in powder form mixed with water, it has a color and smell similar to Tang.