Dostrip-D 200mg/500mg Tablet ER

Short Description

Dostrip-D 200mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination medicine used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It fights against microorganisms to prevent their growth and further spread of the infection.

Dosage Form

Tablet ER

Introduction

Dostrip-D 200mg/500mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dostrip-D 200mg/500mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dostrip-D 200mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Dicloxacillin. These antibiotics work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Together, they treat your infection effectively.

You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections. Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Dostrip-D 200mg/500mg Tablet ER may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. Stop taking Dostrip-D 200mg/500mg Tablet ER and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.