PD Roxil Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

PD Roxil Capsule Information

PD Roxil Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. Other than this, PD Roxil Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of PD Roxil Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of PD Roxil Capsule as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of PD Roxil Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of PD Roxil Capsule is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to PD Roxil Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on PD Roxil Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, PD Roxil Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that PD Roxil Capsule is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Pd Roxil Benefits & Uses
Pd Roxil Dosage & How to Take
Pd Roxil Side Effects
Pd Roxil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pd Roxil with Other Drugs
Pd Roxil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pd Roxil
Pd Roxil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

PD Roxil Capsule Benefits & Uses

PD Roxil Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Endocarditis

PD Roxil Capsule 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	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

PD Roxil Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of PD Roxil Capsule safe for pregnant women?

PD Roxil is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of PD Roxil Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

PD Roxil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of PD Roxil Capsule on the Kidneys?

PD Roxil rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of PD Roxil Capsule on the Liver?

Using PD Roxil does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of PD Roxil Capsule on the Heart?

PD Roxil is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of PD Roxil Capsule with Other Drugs

PD Roxil Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

PD Roxil Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take PD Roxil Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Vitamin K Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about PD Roxil Capsule

Is this PD Roxil Capsule habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to PD Roxil Capsule.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the PD Roxil Capsule can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume PD Roxil Capsule only on doctor's advice.

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

No, PD Roxil Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

PD Roxil Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and PD Roxil Capsule

You can take PD Roxil Capsule with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and PD Roxil Capsule

Taking PD Roxil Capsule with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about PD Roxil Capsule

Question over 5 years ago

Does PD Roxil help in acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, PD Roxil might help in acne. It is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris along with other antibiotics before treating with isotretinoin.

Question about 5 years ago

Does PD Roxil contain penicillin or sulfa?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, PD Roxil does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefadroxil which belongs to the class of drug 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 over 5 years ago

Can PD Roxil cause headache?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, PD Roxil 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does PD Roxil be used for sinus infection?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, PD Roxil 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 PD Roxil is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).