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Broxin Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Broxin Syrup have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Broxin Syrup. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Broxin Syrup are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. While these are the most often observed Broxin Syrup side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Broxin Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Broxin Syrup's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Broxin Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Broxin Syrup related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Broxin Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Broxin Syrup with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Broxin Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Broxin Syrup 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.
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Is the use of Broxin Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Broxin Syrup is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Broxin Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Broxin Syrup is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Broxin Syrup on the Kidneys?
Broxin Syrup rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Broxin Syrup on the Liver?
Broxin Syrup does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Broxin Syrup on the Heart?
Using Broxin Syrup does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Broxin Syrup 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 Broxin Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Broxin Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Broxin Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Broxin Syrup since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Broxin Syrup is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Broxin Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Broxin Syrup
Taking Broxin Syrup with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Broxin Syrup
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Broxin Syrup and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Broxin Syrup can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Broxin Syrup along with prednisone.
No, Broxin Syrup does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Broxin Syrup. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.
Broxin Syrup is a brand name of cefalexin and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and skin infections.
Broxin Syrup 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.
The dosage of Broxin Syrup may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300
