Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet

Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used to treat upper respiratory tract bacterial infections, the skin and soft tissue, and the urinary system. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet contains cefadroxil, which is a new semisynthetic cephalosporin with a broad antibacterial spectrum and a high chemotherapeutic potential when administered orally. It kills the bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. Thereby it treats bacterial infections.

Use Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet as suggested by the doctor. Your doctor will advise the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. Like all medicines, Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, sore tongue, abdominal pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), 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 talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Before starting Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Do not take the Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking the Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics. It reduces the infection by inhibiting bacterial growth. It kills the bacteria by disrupting the formation of the cell wall. It irreversibly binds to the proteins in the bacteria that are essential for the formation of the cell membrane. Thereby it treats bacterial infections. Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Before taking Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cefadroxil, cephalosporin antibiotics, or penicillin. People allergic to penicillin may also experience an allergy to cefadroxil due to cross-sensitivity (sensitivity to one drug may cause sensitivity to another drug if they have a similar chemical structure). You may experience ‘Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD)’ after using Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet. So, tell your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with gastrointestinal disease (affecting the stomach or intestine), especially colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon (large intestine)). In addition, tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, as dosage adjustments are necessary.

• Your doctor may take blood samples to monitor electrolyte levels in the body. This helps determine the renal (kidney) function as Codroxil OD 1000mg Tablet may cause renal toxicity.