Doxicef 50mg Tablet

Short Description

Doxicef 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children, including ear, eye, nose, throat, lung, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract infections, as well as typhoid fever.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Doxicef 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. It is effective in treating infections such as ear, eye, nose, throat, lung, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract infections, as well as typhoid fever in children and adolescents. The medicine should be given in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor, and it is essential to complete the entire course of antibiotics to prevent the bacteria from multiplying again or causing another infection.

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. Doxicef 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Vomiting Diarrhea Nausea Rash Headache

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Doxicef 50mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Doxicef 50mg Tablet 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 Doxicef 50mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Pregnancy Warning

Doxicef 50mg Tablet 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.

Interacting Medicines

Magaldrate Sodium Bicarbonate

Doxicef 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic that works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again or cause another infection. Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect. Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions. Only give Doxicef 50mg Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses. Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child's doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.