Odoxil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet,Syrup,Suspension,Liquid. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. Other than this, Odoxil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Odoxil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Odoxil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Odoxil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Odoxil has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Odoxil related warnings talks about Odoxil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Odoxil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Odoxil have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Odoxil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Odoxil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Odoxil safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Odoxil safely.
Is the use of Odoxil safe during breastfeeding?
Odoxil is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Odoxil on the Kidneys?
Odoxil rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odoxil on the Liver?
Using Odoxil does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Odoxil on the Heart?
Odoxil is not harmful for the heart.
Odoxil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Odoxil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odoxil habit forming or addictive?
Odoxil is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Odoxil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Odoxil can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Odoxil only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Odoxil is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Odoxil
Taking Odoxil with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odoxil
Taking Odoxil with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.
Yes Odoxil can be taken with diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Odoxil. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Odoxil might cause a rash which is a sign of an allergy to this drug. This occurs very rarely and this effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Odoxil can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Odoxil contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against a wide variety of bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Odoxil is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Yes, Odoxil might be used to treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Odoxil is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
