Odoxil 250 DT Tablet (Cefadroxil 250mg)

ODOXIL DT 250MG belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections. It is used in the treatment of pharyngitis (sore throat), tonsillitis (swollen tonsils), bronchopneumonia (lung infection), urinary tract infections (infection of bladder or urethra), and skin and soft tissue infections.

Harmful & infectious bacteria can reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. ODOXIL DT 250MG contains cefadroxil, which is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. It doesn’t treat cold, flu, or other viral infections.

ODOXIL DT 250MG is available for oral use in the form of tablet, capsule, or suspension. It should be used only when needed, and the course of therapy should be completed as prescribed by your doctor even when your symptoms improve. Abrupt stopping or irrational use (incorrect dose or self-medication) of antibiotics may cause ‘antibiotic resistance’, in which the bacterium doesn’t get killed by the antibiotic. Common side-effects of ODOXIL DT 250MG are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, glossitis (sore tongue), dyspepsia (indigestion), abdominal pain, skin rash, and itching. Some patients may experience ‘Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD)’, a condition in which healthy bacteria in the colon (intestine) are disrupted.

Do not take ODOXIL DT 250MG if you have a known allergy to cefadroxil, cephalosporin antibiotics, and penicillins. Cefadroxil present in ODOXIL DT 250MG is a beta-lactam antibiotic that has a similar structure to penicillin. People allergic to penicillin may develop cross-sensitivity (sensitivity of one drug causes sensitivity to another drug that has a similar chemical structure. Inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Tell your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with any stomach or intestinal problems, especially colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon (large intestine)), or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Bacterial infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, and skin and soft tissue infections

ODOXIL DT 250MG belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. It reduces the infection by inhibiting bacterial growth. It kills the bacteria by disrupting the formation of the cell wall. It irreversibly binds to the proteins in the bacteria that are essential for the formation of the cell membrane.

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Tablets or capsules: Swallow the ODOXIL DT 250MG tablet or capsule as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. It can be taken with or without food. However, you can take after meals if you are having an upset stomach. Take the dose as prescribed by your doctor. Do not decrease or overdose on medicine. Suspensions: For suspensions, ODOXIL DT 250MG is available as a dry powder in a bottle. A liquid is provided to make a suspension. If the liquid is not available, you may also use boiled and cooled water. There will be a mark on the bottle to determine the water to be added. If the mark is not present, you may ask your pharmacist or refer to the patient information leaflet (PIL) about the amount of water to be added. A measuring cup is used to measure the required amount of water and poured into the dry powder. Shake well the suspension before using. Store the remaining suspension for the next use.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like other medicines, ODOXIL DT 250MG may cause side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia (indigestion), abdominal pain, glossitis (swelling of tongue), skin rash, and itching. Inform your doctor if these side-effects do not disappear or get worsen. A severe allergic reaction to ODOXIL DT 250MG is rare. ODOXIL DT 250MG should not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to ODOXIL DT 250MG, the cephalosporin, or the penicillin groups of antibiotics.