Odoxil 250 mg
| SKU | 199 |
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| Generic For | Duricef |
| Strength | 250 mg |
| Manufacturer | Lupin |
| Active Ingredient | Cefadroxil |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.37 | US$ 11.18 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.30 | US$ 18.0042%US$ 31.00 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.22 | US$ 20.0057%US$ 46.50 | |||
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Odoxil 250 mg is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by certain bacteria in the urinary tract, throat, lungs, and skin. Such antibacterial medicines treat only bacterial infections. These should not be used to treat viral infections. Odoxil can treat various sorts of infections:
- Chest infections such as bronchitis and some types of pneumonia
- Throat infections (pharyngitis or tonsillitis)
- Infections in the skin and the layers just under the skin
- Uncomplicated infections of the kidneys and bladder
This medicine contains the active ingredient Cefadroxil, an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as cephalosporins. This class of medications works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection.
Odoxil 150 mg is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the cephalosporin class antibiotic medicines and other ingredients in the medicine. It should also be avoided in case of a severe allergic reaction to any penicillin antibiotic. Not everyone hypersensitive to penicillin is also hypersensitive to cephalosporins. However, it is recommended to avoid taking this medicine if you have ever had a severe hypersensitivity reaction to any penicillin. This is because you might also be hypersensitive to this medicine.
Take special care with this antibacterial medicine if:
- You have ever been told by a healthcare provider that your kidneys do not work very well? Also, you are receiving any treatment, including dialysis, for kidney failure. A low dose of cephadroxil may be recommended.
- You have ever had colitis (inflammation of the bowel) or any other severe disease affecting your gut.
- This antibiotic medicine can affect the results of some blood tests. It is important to tell your healthcare provider that you are taking this medicine if you need to undergo any of these tests.
- You are being treated with Odoxil for a prolonged period. Your healthcare professional will check your blood regularly. Infections due to cefadroxil resistance may develop.
- This antibacterial medicine can also alter the results of urine tests for sugar. So, it is important to tell your healthcare provider about diabetes and routinely test your urine.
Odoxil should be used with caution in the presence of impaired kidney function. If the medicine is to be used as long-term treatment, kidney and renal functions should be monitored periodically. The safety of this antibacterial agent in treating infections during pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, the use of Cefadroxil during pregnancy is not suggested. If, in the opinion of the healthcare provider, the use of this antibacterial medicine is necessary, its use requires that the benefits be weighed against the possible harm to the fetus. The antibiotic medicine is excreted in breast milk and, therefore, would be ingested by the infant during breastfeeding. A nursing mother using Odoxil should discontinue breastfeeding.
Side effects of Odoxil 250 mg
Like all medicines, this antibiotic medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If these serious side effects occur, discontinue treatment and inform your healthcare provider immediately, or go to the emergency department. Severe allergic reactions to this medicine can include:
- Sudden wheezing and tightness of the chest
- Loss of consciousness
- Swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
- Severe skin rashes that can appear as blisters and may involve the eyes, mouth, throat, and genitals.
All the above allergic reactions require urgent medical attention. If you think you develop any of these infections, discontinue treatment and contact your healthcare professional.
Commonly reported side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, a swollen, red, sore tongue, and diarrhoea. If you have diarrhoea or if you see blood in your diarrhoea, immediately stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help.
Your doctor will tell you how many Odoxil tablets to take. Depending on your condition, your dose may be 2 to 4 tablets a day. Odoxil is available as a dispersible tablet. The tablet disperses immediately in the mouth and may be taken before or after food. Taking this antibacterial medicine with food may help reduce intestinal problems. Although you may feel better even after a few days of receiving Cefadroxil, it is important to finish the course.
Note: Misuse or overuse should be avoided, as doing so can lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Cefadroxil (resistance). This means the antibiotic medicine may not work for you in future.
The antibiotic treatment should be continued for at least 2 to 3 days after acute symptoms have been resolved. Generally, in the case of streptococcal infections, the minimum treatment duration should be ten days. It is important to take an antibiotic in accordance with the healthcare provider. Avoid sudden treatment discontinuation without discussing it with your healthcare professional. Otherwise, symptoms of infection may return.
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