Novaroxim 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Novaroxim 500 Tablet Information

Novaroxim 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Novaroxim 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Novaroxim 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Novaroxim 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Novaroxim 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Novaroxim 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Novaroxim 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Novaroxim 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Novaroxim 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Novaroxim 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Novaroxim Benefits & Uses
Novaroxim Dosage & How to Take
Novaroxim Side Effects
Novaroxim Related Warnings
Novaroxim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Novaroxim
Novaroxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Novaroxim 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Novaroxim 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Novaroxim 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Novaroxim 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Novaroxim 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Novaroxim in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Novaroxim 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Novaroxim is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Novaroxim 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Novaroxim rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Novaroxim 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Novaroxim is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Novaroxim 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Using Novaroxim does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Novaroxim 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novaroxim 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Novaroxim 500 Tablet

Is this Novaroxim 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Novaroxim 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Novaroxim 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Novaroxim 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Novaroxim 500 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Novaroxim 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novaroxim 500 Tablet

You can take Novaroxim 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Novaroxim 500 Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Novaroxim 500 Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Novaroxim 500 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Novaroxim cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Novaroxim does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Novaroxim.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Novaroxim a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Novaroxim is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Novaroxim affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Novaroxim can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Novaroxim treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Novaroxim can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Novaroxim cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Novaroxim covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Novaroxim.