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Codroxil is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Codroxil have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Codroxil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Codroxil as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Codroxil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Codroxil is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Codroxil related warnings talks about Codroxil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Codroxil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Codroxil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Codroxil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Codroxil 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 Codroxil is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Codroxil safe for pregnant women?
Codroxil is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Codroxil safe during breastfeeding?
Codroxil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Codroxil on the Kidneys?
Codroxil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Codroxil on the Liver?
Codroxil is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Codroxil on the Heart?
Codroxil is not harmful for the heart.
Codroxil 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 Codroxil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Codroxil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Codroxil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Codroxil. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Codroxil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Codroxil is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Codroxil
You can take Codroxil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Codroxil
Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Codroxil does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.
Codroxil 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. Codroxil is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
No Codroxil does not cause dizziness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Codroxil might treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is the excessive growth of bacteria in the vagina. Scientific evidence suggests that it can be used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
The dosage of Codroxil 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 food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, Codroxil can be taken with tylenol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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