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E Doxim is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of E Doxim have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of E Doxim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 E Doxim side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of E Doxim 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.
It is also important to note that E Doxim has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to E Doxim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the E Doxim contraindications section.
Additionally, E Doxim may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking E Doxim is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
E Doxim 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of E Doxim safe for pregnant women?
E Doxim rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of E Doxim safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of E Doxim. If you see any side effects, stop taking E Doxim immediately and talk to your doctor. Take E Doxim again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of E Doxim on the Kidneys?
E Doxim may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of E Doxim on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking E Doxim. 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 E Doxim on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of E Doxim on the heart have been reported.
E Doxim 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 E Doxim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this E Doxim habit forming or addictive?
E Doxim is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
E Doxim does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, E Doxim is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, E Doxim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and E Doxim
Taking E Doxim with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and E Doxim
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking E Doxim with alcohol will be.
No, you can not buy E Doxim over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
E Doxim should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote bacterial resistance which results in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can use E Doxim to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Discontinuing E Doxim in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
E Doxim works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vantin® (cefpodoxime proxetil )
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311