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Apdil 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. Apdil 500 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Apdil 500 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Apdil 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Apdil 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Apdil 500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Apdil 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Apdil 500 Mg Tablet 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Apdil in pregnant women.
Is the use of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Apdil does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Apdil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Apdil on the liver.
What is the effect of Apdil 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Apdil is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apdil 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Apdil 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Apdil 500 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Apdil 500 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Apdil 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Apdil 500 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Apdil 500 Mg Tablet
It is safe to take Apdil 500 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Apdil 500 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while on Apdil 500 Mg Tablet does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Yes, Apdil can be taken if you are allergic to penicillin but caution must be taken because scientific evidence suggests that cross-sensitivity can occur up to 10% of patients with a history of penicillin allergy.
Yes, Apdil 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.
Apdil is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Apdil might cause a yeast infection because it antibiotic kills both bad bacteria and good bacteria as well. Good bacteria prevent the growth of yeast (fungi) in our body. The absence of these good bacteria that keeps them in check provides a favorable environment for the growth of yeast which results in yeast infection.
Yes Apdil covers Escherichia coli. Apdil is effectively used in the treatment of infections that are caused by this bacteria.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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