Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT

Short Description

Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.

Dosage Form

Tablet DT

Introduction

Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. Your doctor has prescribed Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Rash Vomiting Stomach pain Nausea Diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Pregnancy Warning

Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment Discontinue Cefoxid 500mg Tablet DT and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete