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Droxibid P is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Droxibid P depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Droxibid P 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 Droxibid P safe for pregnant women?
Droxibid P is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Droxibid P safe during breastfeeding?
Droxibid P does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Droxibid P on the Kidneys?
Droxibid P may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Droxibid P on the Liver?
Droxibid P is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Droxibid P on the Heart?
Droxibid P is completely safe for the heart.
Droxibid P 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 Droxibid P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Droxibid P habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Droxibid P has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Droxibid P, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Droxibid P can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Droxibid P should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Droxibid P for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Droxibid P
Taking Droxibid P with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Droxibid P
Droxibid P and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
The dosage of Droxibid P 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, Droxibid P 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.
No, Droxibid P does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Droxibid P is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Droxibid P 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.
No, Droxibid P 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.
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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)
