Odoxil 500mg Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Cefadroxil (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Lupin Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Odoxil 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. Odoxil 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. Odoxil 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.
Odoxil 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 Odoxil 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, Odoxil 500mg Tablet may cause diarrhea as an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. If diarrhea persists, it is essential to consult your doctor.
What if Odoxil 500mg Tablet doesn't work?
If Odoxil 500mg Tablet does not seem to work for you, it is recommended to consult your doctor. They may adjust the dose or switch you to an alternative option that may be more effective for you.
What if I don't get better after using Odoxil 500mg Tablet?
It is crucial to inform your doctor if you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment or if your symptoms worsen while using Odoxil 500mg Tablet.
Can I stop taking Odoxil 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, it is essential to complete the full course of treatment with Odoxil 500mg Tablet even if you feel better, as your symptoms may improve before the infection is fully cured.
Is Odoxil 500mg Tablet good for urinary tract infection?
Odoxil 500mg Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
Is Odoxil 500mg Tablet safe?
Odoxil 500mg Tablet is safe when used at prescribed doses 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. Odoxil 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Your doctor has prescribed Odoxil 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 Odoxil 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 Odoxil 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeed
Odoxil 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 Odoxil 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Pregnancy
Odoxil 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.
