Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet
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Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used to treat upper respiratory tract bacterial infections, the skin and soft tissue, and the urinary system. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet contains cefadroxil, which is a new semisynthetic cephalosporin with a broad antibacterial spectrum and a high chemotherapeutic potential when administered orally. It kills the bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. Thereby it treats bacterial infections.
Use Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet as suggested by the doctor. Your doctor will advise the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. Like all medicines, Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, sore tongue, abdominal pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), skin rash, and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before starting Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Do not take the Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking the Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet 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. Thereby it treats bacterial infections. Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Before taking Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cefadroxil, cephalosporin antibiotics, or penicillin. People allergic to penicillin may also experience an allergy to cefadroxil due to cross-sensitivity (sensitivity to one drug may cause sensitivity to another drug if they have a similar chemical structure). You may experience ‘Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD)’ after using Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet. So, tell your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with gastrointestinal disease (affecting the stomach or intestine), especially colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon (large intestine)). In addition, tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, as dosage adjustments are necessary.
Drug-Drug interactions: Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet may interact with vaccinations (e.g. typhoid vaccine live, cholera vaccine live, BCG)
Drug-Food interactions: Alcohol may alter the efficacy of Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet.
Drug-Disease interactions: Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet interacted with disease conditions, including colitis (inflammation of the inner wall of the intestine), seizures (sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain) and renal impairment.
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.
Alcohol
Caution
Intake of alcohol while taking Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet is a category B medicine. It should be used in pregnant women only when required and prescribed by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet may be excreted in breast milk in low amounts. So, it should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
Caution
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet should be used in patients with kidney diseases with extreme caution as Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet may cause renal toxicity. Dose adjustments are necessary.
Children
Caution
Cefadrox Kid 125 mg Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.
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