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Droxyl Clav is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Droxyl Clav have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Droxyl Clav. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Droxyl Clav side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Droxyl Clav 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 Droxyl Clav has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Droxyl Clav has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Droxyl Clav related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice must refrain from the use of Droxyl Clav since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Droxyl Clav are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Droxyl Clav with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Droxyl Clav is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Droxyl Clav is used to treat the following -
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 Droxyl Clav safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Droxyl Clav without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Droxyl Clav safe during breastfeeding?
Droxyl Clav does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Droxyl Clav on the Kidneys?
Droxyl Clav rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Droxyl Clav on the Liver?
Using Droxyl Clav does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Droxyl Clav on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Droxyl Clav for the heart.
Droxyl Clav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Droxyl Clav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Droxyl Clav habit forming or addictive?
Droxyl Clav is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Droxyl Clav
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Droxyl Clav to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Droxyl Clav
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Droxyl Clav and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Droxyl Clav 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, Droxyl Clav might cause a yeast infection because it antibiotic kills both bad bacteria and good bacteria as well. Good bacteria prevent the growth of yeast (fungi) in our body. The absence of these good bacteria that keeps them in check provides a favorable environment for the growth of yeast which results in yeast infection.
Yes Droxyl Clav can be taken with diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Droxyl Clav. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Droxyl Clav 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. Droxyl Clav is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Take Droxyl Clav as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
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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
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)
