About Cedrox 500mg Capsule
Cedrox 500mg Capsule is used to treat the symptoms of bacterial infections like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
How effective is Cedrox 500mg?     Â
Cedrox 500mg Capsule is composed of Cefadroxil as an active ingredient that belongs to Cephalosporin’s class of anti-biotics. It works by causing the death of bacterial cells. It splits the bacterial cell wall causing all the cellular content to spill out, thus causing bacterial death.
What dose should I choose?   Â
For adults (above 18), 1 tablet of Cedrox 500mg once or twice a day or as per the patient’s response and clinical situation or as per the prescription. Maximum 2g can be taken in a day.
For children (below 17), Cedrox 500mg is recommended as per the body weight.30-50mg/kg/day once or twice daily.
If you have any queries about Cedrox 500mg, please contact your doctor.      Â
What are the side effects and other warnings when taking Cedrox 500mg?
Some side-effects may be caused by Cedrox 500mg, but they are extremely rare.
Common side-effects are;Â
- Heart Burn
- Drowsiness
- DizzinessÂ
- VomitingÂ
- Decreased appetiteÂ
- Trouble sleepingÂ
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
Some serious side effects may also occur;
- EsophagitisÂ
- Stomach ulcers
- Unusual tiredness
- Coffee like vomiting
- Dark urine
Cedrox’s warnings include;          Â
- Be careful while using Cedrox 500mg without the doctor’s consent.
- Share your medical history, especially of electrolyte imbalance, liver disease, certain hormonal conditions, thyroid disease, and kidney disease, with your doctor before using this drug.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the active ingredient of Cedrox 500mg.
- Share the list of all products (including allopathic and herbal) with your doctor.
- Do not take an overdose of Cedrox 500mg for quick relief.
- Do not consume alcohol with Cedrox.
- Avoid driving after taking Cedrox 500mg.
- Do not suck or chew Cedrox 500mg and swallow it as a whole.
- Consult your doctor before using Cedrox 500mg if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.