Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension 30 ml

Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension 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 make you sick.

Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension 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 Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension 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 Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension, 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 Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension, 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 Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension may cause dizziness or sleeplessness, so avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are fully alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension as it may cause increased dizziness.

Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension are as follows:

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension treats pharyngitis (sore throat) and tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation) caused by bacteria.
• Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension is also used for bronchitis (airway inflammation) and certain types of pneumonia (lung infection).
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension is effective for treating uncomplicated UTIs, such as cystitis (bladder infection) and pyelonephritis (kidney infection).
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTIs): Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension helps treat bacterial SSTIs like cellulitis (infection of the deeper skin layers), impetigo (outer skin infection), furunculosis (boils), and lymphadenitis (infection of lymph nodes).

• Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension 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.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open it.

Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension 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. Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Do not take Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, penicillin, cephalosporin, or other antibiotics. Avoid taking Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension 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 Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension, 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 Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, fatigue, or insomnia (sleeplessness), so avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are fully alert. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Odoxil DS 250 mg Oral Suspension, as it may cause increased dizziness.