Droxyl 500 MG Tablet

A cephalosporin antibiotic, this medication is used in the treatment of bacterial infections affecting the skin, tonsils, throat and urinary tract. The medicine kills the bacteria, thus preventing the infection.

This medication is usually taken with or without food once or twice in a day. But, it is better to take the medicine with food to reduce the symptoms of stomach upset and nausea. You should take the medication as recommended by your doctor.

This medication has some mild side effects like gas, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Yet, you must report to your doctor at once if you face any of the following side effects:

• Allergic reactions like hives, itching, skin rash or swelling
• Problems in breathing
• Severe and watery diarrhea
• Swollen joints
• A feeling of unusual tiredness and dizziness
• Fever and chills, hallucinations

• Pyelonephritis

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Impetigo

• Allergy

• Black Or Tarry Stools

• Redness Of Skin

• Joint Pain

• Muscle Pain

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Stomach Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication could be observed in 1 to 1.3 hours after oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Clear data is not available for the use of this medication in pregnant women. Use this medicine only if clearly needed under doctor's supervision.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on the infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Droxyl 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Bicef 500 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Kefdil 500 MG Tablet

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Duroxyl 500 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Pendrox 500 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Persona 20 MG Capsule

  Yash Pharma Laboratories

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication belongs to the first generation cephalosporins. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins which would inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Chloramphenicol, Ethinyl Estradiol, and Furosemide.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Colitis and Seizure disorders.

• Ques : What is droxyl 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is a widely used antibiotic, which is used to treat a variety of conditions caused by bacteria like infections of the skin, throat and urinary tract. It contains Cefadroxil as an active ingredient. This drug works by killing the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

• Ques : What are the uses of droxyl 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like pyelonephritis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, urinary tract infection, and impetigo.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of droxyl 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include diarrhea, fever with chills, black or tarry stools, redness of the skin, muscle pain, difficulty or painful urination, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal droxyl 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of droxyl tablet.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Droxyl 500 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Droxyl 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to droxyl tablet. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as rash, hives, swelling in the lower layer of skin, severe itching of the skin, low blood pressure, etc.

• Ques : Is Droxyl 500 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Droxyl 500 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as diarrhea, hives, indigestion (dyspepsia), inflammation of the tongue (glossitis), nausea, rash, severe itching, etc.