Odoxil 500 mg Tablet

Odoxil 500 mg Tablet contains cefadroxil 500 mg in each tablet. Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Odoxil 500 mg Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections such as those affecting the throat, skin, urinary tract, or soft tissues when the bacteria are likely to respond to cefadroxil. This Lupin, India tablet is a prescription antibiotic that should be used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Cefadroxil works by interfering with the bacteria’s ability to build a protective cell wall. Without that wall, the bacteria break apart and die, which helps clear the infection.

Odoxil 500 mg Tablet is a higher tablet strength, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants fewer tablets per dose or a dose that better matches the infection being treated. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 500 mg tablet is the exact product available in this listing and should be used only in the schedule prescribed by the doctor.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain ear or respiratory infections when prescribed

• Swallow Odoxil 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; some infections need dosing once or twice daily.
• You may take the tablet with food or on an empty stomach if your prescriber does not instruct otherwise.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is acceptable.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before the tablets are gone.

Each Odoxil 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of cefadroxil. Depending on the infection, adults may be prescribed 500 mg once or twice daily, or another doctor-directed schedule; the exact amount and duration depend on the infection, kidney function, and response. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not use this 500 mg strength as a substitute for a different cefadroxil dose without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefadroxil may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Rash or itching
• Yeast overgrowth, which can happen during antibiotic use

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefadroxil, cephalosporins, or penicillins.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since cefadroxil doses may need adjustment.
• Do not use Odoxil 500 mg Tablet to treat viral infections.
• Report a history of severe antibiotic-associated diarrhea or colitis before starting treatment.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your clinician says it is appropriate.
• Let your prescriber know about all medicines you take, including blood thinners and gout medicines.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while you are taking the antibiotic.

• Probenecid
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics that may affect gut flora or treatment choice

Store Odoxil 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.