Odoxil 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Odoxil 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Odoxil 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Odoxil 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Odoxil 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Odoxil 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Odoxil 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Odoxil 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Odoxil 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Odoxil 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Odoxil 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Odoxil 500 Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Odoxil 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Odoxil safely.
Is the use of Odoxil 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Odoxil is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Odoxil 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Odoxil rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odoxil 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Odoxil does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Odoxil 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Odoxil is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Odoxil 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odoxil 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Odoxil 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Odoxil 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Odoxil 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Odoxil 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Odoxil 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Odoxil 500 Tablet
Taking Odoxil 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odoxil 500 Tablet
Taking Odoxil 500 Tablet with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.
Yes Odoxil can be taken with diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Odoxil. 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.
Yes, Odoxil might cause a rash which is a sign of an allergy to this drug. This occurs very rarely and this effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Odoxil can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. 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.
Odoxil 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. Odoxil is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Yes, Odoxil might be used to treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Odoxil is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).
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