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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 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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Is the use of Droxycad safe for pregnant women?
Droxycad is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Droxycad safe during breastfeeding?
Droxycad is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Droxycad on the Kidneys?
Droxycad may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Droxycad on the Liver?
Using Droxycad does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Droxycad on the Heart?
You can take Droxycad without any fear of damage to the heart.
Droxycad 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 Droxycad unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Droxycad habit forming or addictive?
Droxycad does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Droxycad, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Droxycad can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Droxycad only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Droxycad is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Droxycad
Taking Droxycad with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Droxycad
Drinking alcohol while on Droxycad does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Yes, Droxycad can be taken with tylenol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Droxycad 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.
No, Droxycad does not cause constipation. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it.
Droxycad is a brand name of cefalexin and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as a tablet, syrup, and oral drops. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. Droxycad is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, skin infections, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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