Droxyl 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Droxyl 500 MG Description
Droxyl-500 tablet is an antibiotic and used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, throat, lungs, airways and skin caused by various susceptible organisms. It contains cefadroxil as its main component. It acts by inhibiting the growth of the causative bacteria, thus leading to their death.
Take Droxyl-500 tablet as advised by your doctor, preferably at the same time every day to obtain optimal results. Take it with meals, to avoid an upset stomach. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you start feeling better after taking this medicine, as it may result in treatment failure and increase the risk of re-infection. Thus, you should always complete the prescribed course of this medicine.
Common side effects of Droxyl-500 tablet are diarrhoea, nausea, indigestion and vomiting. Most of these are temporary but if you feel the side effects persist, you should contact your doctor immediately. Before starting, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹72.09 |
You Save | ₹3.00 (4% on MRP) |
Contains | Cephadroxil / Cefadroxil(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infection |
Side effects | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Droxyl 500 MG
Contraindications of Droxyl 500 MG
- If you have an allergic reaction to Cefadroxil or other Cephalosporin antibiotics or any other ingredients of Droxyl-500 tablet.
- If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to Penicillin.
Side effects of Droxyl 500 MG
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain, indigestion
- Allergic reactions (skin rash or itching)
Precautions and Warnings of Droxyl 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
- The components of Droxyl-500 tablet pass into the breastmilk in small amounts. However, it is not expected to cause any harm to the newborn baby.
- If your baby develops thrush, rash or diarrhoea then breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You develop fever, and weakness and Droxyl-500 tablet is known to cause a decrease in the white blood cells, hence you may experience repeated infections, visit your doctor to get your white blood cell count tested....
- You develop difficulty in breathing, swelling on your face, chest tightness, or rashes, immediately visit the hospital as this is a serious side effect and can be life-threatening.
- You notice blood in your urine or back pain.
- You have an allergy to Penicillins.
- You experience weakness, and loss of appetite as these could be due to decreased red blood cell count.
Directions for Use of Droxyl 500 MG
Storage and disposal of Droxyl 500 MG
- Keep Droxyl tablets in the original packaging to protect them from light and moisture.
- Store this medicine below 30°C.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Droxyl 500 MG
- Droxyl-500 tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, throat, lungs, airways and skin caused by various susceptible organisms.
- Take Droxyl-500 tablet as directed by your doctor, preferably at the same time each day for best results.
- To avoid stomach upset, take it with meals. Even if you begin to feel better after taking this medicine, discontinuing it may result in treatment failure and an increase in the risk of re-infection.
- You should always finish the entire course of this medication. Droxyl-500 tablet side effects include diarrhoea, nausea, indigestion, and vomiting. Most of these are temporary, but if you notice any of these, you should contact your doctor right away....
- Before starting, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Dosage of Droxyl 500 MG
Overdose
- An overdose of Droxyl-500 tablet can result in difficulty in breathing, dizziness, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, skin eruptions, diarrhoea, cramps, altered consciousness, muscle contractions or coma....
- If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Droxyl 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Droxyl 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Droxyl-500 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat infections (antibiotics) like Gentamicin, Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim, Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B, Vancomycin, Colistin, medicines to treat gout (Probenecid), medicines to treat blood pressure (Water pills/Diuretics like Furosemide) or medicines to thin the blood like Warfarin....
Content Details
Dr. Alok Nachane
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop tab Droxyl 500 if I feel better?
Q: Do I need to be cautious about anything while taking Droxyl tablet?
- Watch for persistent diarrhoea, blood in urine, repeated infections, weakness. Seek medical help if you experience these symptoms.
- This antibiotic is only for severe infections not controlled by other antibiotics, do not take this medicine on your own.
- Droxyl-500 acts only against bacterial infections.
Q: What is Droxyl 500 used for?
Q: Is Droxyl 500 tablet used for a tooth infection?
Q: Is Droxyl-500 tablet a steroid?
Q: Is Droxyl 500 tablet good for urinary tract infection?
Q: Can the use of Droxyl 500 cause diarrhoea?
Q: Can I take Droxyl 500 for cough?
Q: What content is present in Droxyl 500?
References
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