Droxycad 125 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Droxycad Information

Droxycad is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. The alternative uses of Droxycad have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Droxycad depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Droxycad side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Droxycad 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 Droxycad has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Droxycad related warnings talks about Droxycad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Droxycad contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Droxycad may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Droxycad, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Droxycad Benefits & Uses

Droxycad 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

Droxycad 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

Droxycad Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Droxycad is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Allergic reaction
Joint pain
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Angioedema
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria

Droxycad Related Warnings

Is the use of Droxycad safe for pregnant women?

Droxycad is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Droxycad safe during breastfeeding?

Droxycad is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Droxycad on the Kidneys?

Droxycad may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Droxycad on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Droxycad on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Droxycad on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Droxycad for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Droxycad with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Droxycad Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Vitamin K Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Droxycad

Is this Droxycad habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Droxycad.

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

After taking Droxycad you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Droxycad only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Droxycad in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Droxycad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Droxycad

Taking Droxycad with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Droxycad

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

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Droxycad

Question about 5 years ago

Does Droxycad treat strep throat?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Droxycad can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. It can also treat tonsillitis which is inflammation of tonsils caused by the same bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes). Since Droxycad is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take it by yourself.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Droxycad be used for sinus infection?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Droxycad with ibuprofen?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Droxycad can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Droxycad along with ibuprofen.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Droxycad make you drowsy?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Droxycad does not make you drowsy. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Droxycad treat BV (bacterial vaginosis)?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Droxycad might treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is the excessive growth of bacteria in the vagina. Scientific evidence suggests that it can be used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.