Staphydex 250 Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Staphydex Information

Staphydex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Capsule, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Staphydex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Staphydex is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.

Staphydex also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Some other side effects of Staphydex have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Staphydex 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.

In addition, Staphydex's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Staphydex related warnings talks about Staphydex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Staphydex are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Staphydex have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Staphydex, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Staphydex Benefits & Uses
Staphydex Dosage & How to Take
Staphydex Side Effects
Staphydex Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Staphydex with Other Drugs
Staphydex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Staphydex
Staphydex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Staphydex Benefits & Uses

Staphydex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections
Ear Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Staphydex Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Staphydex Related Warnings

Is the use of Staphydex safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Staphydex without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Staphydex safe during breastfeeding?

Staphydex does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Staphydex on the Kidneys?

Staphydex may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Staphydex on the Liver?

Staphydex is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Staphydex on the Heart?

Using Staphydex does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Staphydex with Other Drugs

Staphydex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Drospirenone

Staphydex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Staphydex unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Staphydex

Is this Staphydex habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Staphydex.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Staphydex will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Staphydex should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Staphydex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Staphydex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Staphydex

Taking Staphydex with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Staphydex

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Staphydex with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Staphydex

Question about 4 years ago

Can Staphydex treat scabies?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Staphydex does not treat scabies which is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). It is not recommended for the treatment of scabies because Staphydex is not a scabicidal agent.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Staphydex work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Staphydex contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Staphydex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I take Staphydex for tooth infection?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

No, Staphydex is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Staphydex without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Staphydex 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Staphydex safe to use?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Staphydex is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, joint pain, and rash. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.