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Droxyl 250 Tablet DT is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Droxyl 250 Tablet DT can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Droxyl 250 Tablet DT's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Droxyl 250 Tablet DT related warnings talks about Droxyl 250 Tablet DT's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Droxyl 250 Tablet DT contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT 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 250 Tablet DT is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Droxyl 250 Tablet DT 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 Droxyl 250 Tablet DT is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Droxyl without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT safe during breastfeeding?
Droxyl is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Droxyl on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT on the Liver?
Droxyl is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Droxyl 250 Tablet DT on the Heart?
You can take Droxyl without any fear of damage to the heart.
Droxyl 250 Tablet DT 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 Droxyl 250 Tablet DT unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Droxyl 250 Tablet DT habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Droxyl 250 Tablet DT is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Droxyl 250 Tablet DT you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Droxyl 250 Tablet DT is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Droxyl 250 Tablet DT is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Droxyl 250 Tablet DT
Taking Droxyl 250 Tablet DT with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Droxyl 250 Tablet DT
Drinking alcohol while on Droxyl 250 Tablet DT does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Take Droxyl as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
No Droxyl does not cause dizziness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Droxyl 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 is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Yes, Droxyl might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Droxyl 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.
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)