Ococef 250mg Tablet DT belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary system, and skin and soft tissues. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and cause illness.

Ococef 250mg Tablet DT contains cefadroxil, a new semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by preventing bacteria from forming their protective outer wall, leading to cell death. Thereby, it helps treat bacterial infections.

Take Ococef 250mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. You may experience common side effects of Ococef 250mg Tablet DT, such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, a sore tongue, abdominal pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), a 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 consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking Ococef 250mg Tablet DT, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, penicillin, cephalosporin, or other antibiotics. Also, let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease, asthma, or colitis (inflammation of the colon). Consult your doctor before using Ococef 250mg Tablet DT if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Ococef 250mg Tablet DT may cause dizziness or sleeplessness, so avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are fully alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ococef 250mg Tablet DT as it may cause increased dizziness.

Ococef 250mg Tablet DT is used to treat bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Ococef 250mg Tablet DT are as follows:<br/> • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Ococef 250mg Tablet DT treats pharyngitis (sore throat) and tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation) caused by bacteria.<br/> • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Ococef 250mg Tablet DT is also used for bronchitis (airway inflammation) and certain types of pneumonia (lung infection).<br/> • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Ococef 250mg Tablet DT is effective for treating uncomplicated UTIs, such as cystitis (bladder infection) and pyelonephritis (kidney infection).<br/> • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTIs): Ococef 250mg Tablet DT helps treat bacterial SSTIs like cellulitis (infection of the deeper skin layers), impetigo (outer skin infection), furunculosis (boils), and lymphadenitis (infection of lymph nodes).<br/>

• Ococef 250mg Tablet DT can be taken with or without food. However, if it causes stomach upset, take it with food.
• It is usually taken every 12 to 24 hours or as prescribed by your doctor.
• Dissolve Ococef 250mg Tablet DT in the prescribed amount of water and consume it immediately.
• Do not crush, chew, or swallow as a whole.
• Do not touch Ococef 250mg Tablet DT with wet hands.

Ococef 250mg Tablet DT belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and pneumonia), urinary tract (such as cystitis and pyelonephritis), and the skin and soft tissues (such as impetigo and cellulitis). It contains cefadroxil, a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by preventing bacteria from forming their protective outer wall, leading to cell death. Thereby, it helps treat bacterial infections. Ococef 250mg Tablet DT is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Do not take Ococef 250mg Tablet DT if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, penicillin, cephalosporin, or other antibiotics. Avoid taking Ococef 250mg Tablet DT on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. You may experience ‘Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD)’ after using Ococef 250mg Tablet DT, so inform your doctor if you have previously been diagnosed with gastrointestinal diseases (affecting the stomach or intestine), especially colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon). Also, tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, as dosage adjustments may be necessary. Consult your doctor before taking Ococef 250mg Tablet DT if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Ococef 250mg Tablet DT should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. Ococef 250mg Tablet DT may cause dizziness, fatigue, or insomnia (sleeplessness), so avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are fully alert. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ococef 250mg Tablet DT, as it may cause increased dizziness.