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Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet 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.
It is also important to note that Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Droxyl Clav without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Droxyl Clav does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Droxyl Clav rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Droxyl Clav does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Droxyl Clav for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Droxyl Clav 500 Tablet 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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