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Duroxyl Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Duroxyl Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Duroxyl Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Duroxyl Suspension have been listed ahead. These side effects of Duroxyl Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Duroxyl Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Duroxyl Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Duroxyl Suspension contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Duroxyl Suspension with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duroxyl Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Duroxyl Suspension 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duroxyl Suspension is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Duroxyl Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Duroxyl is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Duroxyl Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Duroxyl.
What is the effect of Duroxyl Suspension on the Kidneys?
Duroxyl has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duroxyl Suspension on the Liver?
Duroxyl does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Duroxyl Suspension on the Heart?
You can take Duroxyl without any fear of damage to the heart.
Duroxyl Suspension 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 Duroxyl Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duroxyl Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Duroxyl Suspension is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Duroxyl Suspension, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Duroxyl Suspension can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Duroxyl Suspension only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Duroxyl Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duroxyl Suspension
Taking Duroxyl Suspension with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duroxyl Suspension
You may consume alcohol while taking Duroxyl Suspension. But caution is still important.
Duroxyl is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Duroxyl is an antibiotic. It contains cefadroxil which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
No, Duroxyl does not make you drowsy. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Duroxyl might cause a rash which is a sign of an allergy to this drug. This occurs very rarely and this effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Duroxyl 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.
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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
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)
