Can Cefadroxil 500 mg be prescribed for shingles?

Hello Ma'am,

No, Cefadroxil is an antibiotic, whereas shingles is a virus. To treat a virus, you absolutely need an antiviral (like Valacyclovir).

Cefadroxil is sometimes prescribed for people who had a shingles infection that later became infected with bacteria. It's rare, but not impossible.

Good evening,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist