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Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. The alternative uses of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension 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
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Is the use of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cepdox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Cepdox is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension on the Kidneys?
Cepdox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension on the Liver?
Cepdox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension on the Heart?
Using Cepdox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension
It is safe to take Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension
You may consume alcohol while taking Cepdox 125 Mg Suspension. But caution is still important.
Yes, Cepdox 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.
Yes, Cepdox can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cepdox along with ibuprofen.
No, Cepdox 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.
Yes, Cepdox is an antibiotic. It contains cefadroxil which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Yes, Cepdox 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.
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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)
