Duroxyl 500mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Cefadroxil (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Duroxyl 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. Duroxyl 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
Duroxyl 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Can Duroxyl 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, Duroxyl 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that works against harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the good bacteria in your stomach or intestines, leading to diarrhea. If you experience prolonged diarrhea, consult your doctor for advice.
What if Duroxyl 500mg Tablet doesn't work?
If Duroxyl 500mg Tablet doesn't seem to be effective for you, discuss this with your doctor. They may increase the dosage of Duroxyl 500mg Tablet or recommend an alternative treatment that might be more suitable.
What if I don't get better after using Duroxyl 500mg Tablet?
If you haven't experienced improvement after completing the full course of medication, inform your doctor. If your symptoms are worsening while taking this medicine, also inform your doctor immediately.
Can I stop taking Duroxyl 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, you should not stop taking Duroxyl 500mg Tablet until the full course of treatment is completed, even if your symptoms seem to be improving. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is fully cured.
Is Duroxyl 500mg Tablet suitable for treating urinary tract infections?
Duroxyl 500mg Tablet is considered a relatively safe and effective antibiotic used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI).
Is Duroxyl 500mg Tablet safe?
Duroxyl 500mg Tablet is generally safe when taken at the prescribed dosage for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Duroxyl 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Your doctor has prescribed Duroxyl 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Discontinue Duroxyl 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- rash
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- nausea
- diarrhea
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with Duroxyl 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeed
Duroxyl 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Duroxyl 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Pregnancy
Duroxyl 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
