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Dax La is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Dax La also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Dax La is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Some other side effects of Dax La have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Dax La go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Dax La's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dax La's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Dax La is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dermatitis, Kidney Stone as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Dax La have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Dax La have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dax La is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Dax La 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 Dax La safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Dax LA for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Dax La safe during breastfeeding?
Dax LA may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Dax LA, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Dax LA.
What is the effect of Dax La on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Dax LA can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Dax La on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Dax LA. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Dax La on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Dax LA. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Dax La should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dax La unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dax La habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dax La has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Dax La
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dax La, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dax La
Information about the interaction of Dax La and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Dax LA does not cause constipation. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it.
Yes, Dax LA can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. It can also treat tonsillitis which is inflammation of tonsils caused by the same bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes). Since Dax LA is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take it by yourself.
No, Dax LA 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, Dax LA 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, Dax LA might be used to treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Dax LA is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 215