Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Droxyl does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Droxyl is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Droxyl 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.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Droxyl 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. Droxyl 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.

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes Droxyl can be taken with diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Droxyl. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.