Zoxil 500 mg Tablet

Zoxil 500 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 500 mg of cefadroxil in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Zoxil 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the skin, throat, urinary tract, or other susceptible bacterial infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. This Medley Pharmaceuticals tablet is packaged in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Cefadroxil works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. In tablet form, Zoxil 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where the medicine travels to the infection site and helps the immune system clear the bacteria.

Zoxil 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength cefadroxil tablet, so it is usually chosen when a prescriber wants a full 500 mg dose in a single tablet rather than a lower-strength tablet. For many adults, this strength can make dosing more convenient because fewer tablets may be needed per dose, but the exact schedule still depends on the infection being treated and the person’s kidney function.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Zoxil 500 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is appropriate.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed to keep medicine levels steady.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not skip doses or double up unless your prescriber tells you to do so.

Each Zoxil 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of cefadroxil. The dose may be taken once or twice daily, depending on the infection and your doctor’s plan, and the total daily amount is set by the prescriber; your doctor may also adjust dosing if you have kidney problems. Do not take more than prescribed, because the right dose for Zoxil 500 mg Tablet depends on the infection being treated and your individual health factors.

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

Common side effects of Cefadroxil may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Mild rash

• Do not use if you have a known allergy to cefadroxil, cephalosporin antibiotics, or a history of serious penicillin allergy without medical advice.
• Because this is a 500 mg tablet, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; dose changes may be needed.
• Use caution if you have a history of severe diarrhea after antibiotics.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of drug allergies, especially to beta-lactam antibiotics.
• Report rash, itching, swelling, or breathing trouble right away.
• Use caution if you drive and feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet.
• Take only for bacterial infections; it will not treat viral infections.

• Probenecid
• Live bacterial vaccines, such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain strong diuretics or other medicines that may affect kidney function

Store Zoxil 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.