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Cefoclox XL Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Cefoclox XL Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Cefoclox XL Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Cefoclox XL Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Cefoclox XL Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Cefoclox XL Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin which work by killing the infection-causing bacteria. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

CEFPODOXIME-200MG + DICLOXACILLIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Cefoclox XL Tablet

Cefoclox XL Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefoclox XL Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Cefoclox XL Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin. Both of them work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Take Cefoclox XL Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cefoclox XL Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Cefoclox XL Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Cefoclox XL Tablet , penicillin, or other medicines. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Cefoclox XL Tablet may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of Cefoclox XL Tablet as your doctor prescribes for effective results.

Uses of Cefoclox XL Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial Infection.

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Directions for Use

• Take Cefoclox XL Tablet on an empty stomach or as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Cefoclox XL Tablet is a combination of two broad-spectrum antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin, that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Cefoclox XL Tablet is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Cefoclox XL Tablet interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

How Cefoclox XL Tablet Works

Cefoclox XL Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin. Both of them work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Storage

Keep Cefoclox XL Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Cefoclox XL Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Inflammation of Vagina needs immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
  • Get a physical examination and prevent wearing clothes that can hold heat and moisture.
  • Avoid using vaginal sprays or perfumed soaps that increase itching and irritation.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions, and rest well with proper medication.
  • Take a balanced diet and get regular screenings to reduce inflammation.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Eat fiber-rich foods like broccoli, cauliflower, leafy greens, and Brussels sprouts.
  • Limit sugar and refined carbs like avoid sugary drinks, white bread, and processed foods.
  • Choose lean protein sources like chicken, fish, and tofu.
  • Choose low-sugar fruits like berries, citrus fruits, and apples in moderation.
  • Maintain good hygiene and keep affected areas clean and dry.
  • Wear breathable clothing to reduce moisture.
  • Consider natural antifungal agents like coconut oil, tea tree oil, and garlic (consult a healthcare professional before use).

What if I have taken an overdose of Cefoclox XL Tablet

Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Cefoclox XL Tablet if you are allergic to any components present in it. If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking the Cefoclox XL Tablet . Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Cefoclox XL Tablet may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of Cefoclox XL Tablet as your doctor prescribes for effective results. Cefoclox XL Tablet may interact with certain tests, such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using Cefoclox XL Tablet before undergoing any tests.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DicloxacillinMethotrexate
Severe
CefpodoximeHeparin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DicloxacillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefoclox XL Tablet:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Cefoclox XL Tablet can increase the levels and effects of methotrexate. This can increase the risk or severity of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Cefoclox XL Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers, paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
CefpodoximeHeparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefoclox XL Tablet:
Co-administration of Cefoclox XL Tablet with Heparin may enhance the levels or effects of heparin by anticoagulation (preventing blood from clotting).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cefoclox XL Tablet can be taken with Heparin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefoclox XL Tablet:
Co-administration of Cefoclox XL Tablet with the Cholera vaccine may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Cefoclox XL Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Cefoclox XL Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Cefoclox XL Tablet .
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cefoclox XL Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cefoclox XL Tablet in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTIC COMBINATION

Cefoclox XL Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Cefoclox XL Tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Cefoclox XL Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Cefoclox XL Tablet is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Cefoclox XL Tablet is excreted in human milk. Cefoclox XL Tablet is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks benefits are more significant than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Cefoclox XL Tablet may decrease alertness or cause dizziness. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Cefoclox XL Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or liver impairment/liver disease before taking Cefoclox XL Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Cefoclox XL Tablet .

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Children

Caution

Cefoclox XL Tablet is given to children only if prescribed by a doctor.

FAQs

Cefoclox XL Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs.

Cefoclox XL Tablet contains Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin, which work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

You are not recommended to take Cefoclox XL Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk. However, please consult your doctor before taking Cefoclox XL Tablet with other medicines.

Cefoclox XL Tablet is not used to treat viral infections. Cefoclox XL Tablet is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.

Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking Cefoclox XL Tablet .

Cefoclox XL Tablet may be used to treat lung infections caused by bacteria. Cefoclox XL Tablet is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection. But should be used only when prescribed by a doctor.

Cefoclox XL Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens, or you notice blood or mucus in your stools, avoid taking Cefoclox XL Tablet and consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to stop taking Cefoclox XL Tablet without consulting your doctor to worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cefoclox XL Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cefoclox XL Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Yes Cefoclox XL Tablet may cause some common side effects such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching, abdominal pain, confusion, epigastric pain, urticaria and seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs). If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, as Cefoclox XL Tablet is an antibiotic, it’s important to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor, even if you feel fine after a couple of days. Stopping Cefoclox XL Tablet early can lead to the infection not being fully treated and you may develop antibiotic resistance.

Cefoclox XL Tablet consists of two medicines, cefpodoxime and dicloxacillin.

Yes, Cefoclox XL Tablet is an antibiotic. It contains two antibiotics cefpodoxime and dicloxacillin.

Cefoclox XL Tablet usually starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take a few days for complete removal of the harmful bacteria. Therefore, it's important to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.

If you don't feel better after completing the full course of Cefoclox XL Tablet , it's important to consult your doctor. Your doctor can assess your situation, possibly perform additional tests, and decide on the next steps. They might prescribe a different medication or adjust your treatment plan based on your symptoms and medical history.

Yes, you can take Cefoclox XL Tablet with or without food or as advised by your doctor. Taking it with food can help reduce potential stomach discomfort. However, it's important to take it at the same time each day to ensure its effectiveness.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . Alcohol can worsen the infection and may cause excessive drowsiness or dizziness. It's best to stay hydrated with water and avoid alcohol to help your body heal more effectively.

Yes, you should swallow Cefoclox XL Tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it, as this can affect the absorption in the body.

If you miss any dose of Cefoclox XL Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium may interfere with the absorption of this Cefoclox XL Tablet and making them less effective. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or after taking Cefoclox XL Tablet .

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

KHANDELWAL LABORATORIES PVT. LTD, 79/87 D.LADPATH, MUMBAI 400 033, INDIA
Other Info - CEF0246

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Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

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  2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8749/cefpodoxime-oral/details

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