Cosdrox 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cosdrox is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Cosdrox safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cosdrox in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cosdrox safe during breastfeeding?
Cosdrox does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cosdrox on the Kidneys?
Cosdrox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cosdrox on the Liver?
Cosdrox does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cosdrox on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cosdrox for the heart.
Cosdrox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cosdrox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cosdrox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cosdrox.
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 Cosdrox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cosdrox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cosdrox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cosdrox
Taking Cosdrox with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cosdrox
Taking Cosdrox with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.
No, Cosdrox 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.
Yes, Cosdrox can be taken if you are allergic to penicillin but caution must be taken because scientific evidence suggests that cross-sensitivity can occur up to 10% of patients with a history of penicillin allergy.
No, Cosdrox is not recommended for the treatment of tooth infection. However, it might be used for prevention (prophylaxis) of infection that arises because of dental surgery.
Yes, Cosdrox 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 Cosdrox is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).
Yes, Cosdrox might help in acne. It is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris along with other antibiotics before treating with isotretinoin.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)