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Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Cedoxil 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 Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cedoxil 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cedoxil without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cedoxil.
What is the effect of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Cedoxil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Cedoxil does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Cedoxil is not harmful for the heart.
Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet 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 Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet
Cedoxil 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
Yes, Cedoxil might help in acne. It is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris along with other antibiotics before treating with isotretinoin.
Yes, Cedoxil might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Cedoxil does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefadroxil which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
No, Cedoxil is not recommended for the treatment of tooth infection. However, it might be used for prevention (prophylaxis) of infection that arises because of dental surgery.
Discontinuing Cedoxil on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)
