Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup

A cephalosporin antibiotic, Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup is used in the treatment of bacterial infections affecting the skin, tonsils, throat and urinary tract. The medicine kills the bacteria, thus preventing the infection. It is available in the form of a capsule, tablet and liquid to be taken orally.

Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup is usually taken with or without food once or twice in a day. However, it is better to take the medicine with food to reduce the symptoms of stomach upset and nausea. You should take the medication as recommended by your doctor. In case you miss a dose, you can have it as soon as you remember it but do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one. Before you start a course of this medicine, inform the doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Bleeding issues
• Any kidney disease
• A stomach or intestinal problem, especially colitis
• If you are pregnant or planning to be
• If you are a breastfeeding mother
• Any allergic or unusual reactions to any food or medications

Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup has some mild side effects like gas, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. They normally do not require any medical supervision and go away in a few days. However, you must report to your doctor at once if you face any of the following side effects:

• Allergic reactions like hives, itching, skin rash or swelling
• Problems in breathing
• Redness, blistering, loosening or peeling of skin
• Severe and watery diarrhea
• Swollen joints
• A feeling of unusual tiredness and dizziness
• Fever and chills, hallucinations

In case of children, you must consult the paediatrician first before starting the medication as there is a possibility that special care may be required. Also, Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup can show a false-positive result in some diabetic urine-testing products. It can also affect the result of other lab tests. Ensure to inform the people doing the lab test or the doctor if you are under this medication.

• Pyelonephritis

  Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup cures Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

  This syrup helps in treating Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

• Urinary Tract Infection

  It cures infections in the urinary tract caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

• Impetigo

  This syrup helps in treating impetigo which is a highly contagious skin infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus.

• Allergy

  Avoid if you have a known allergy to Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.

• Diarrhoea

• Fever With Chills

• Black Or Tarry Stools

• Redness Of Skin

• Muscle Pain

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Heartburn

• Indigestion

• Stomach Pain

• Joint Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This syrup is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup could be observed in 1 to 1.3 hours after oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This syrup is known to be excreted through human breast milk. Take this medicine only if clearly needed under doctor's supervision. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea is necessary.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup belongs to the first generation cephalosporins. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins which would inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Chloramphenicol

  The desired effect of Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup will not be achieved if these medicines are taken together. Appropriate dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on clinical condition.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  The desired effect of contraceptive pills will not achieve if these medicines are used together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Furosemide

  You may experience nausea or vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to occur in the elderly population with preexisting kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

• Interaction with Disease

  Colitis

  Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup is not recommended in any gastrointestinal disease. It may cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine and causes symptoms like severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools.

  Seizure Disorders

  Use with caution if you suffer from seizures. Discontinue if seizure is due to Odoxil Ds 250Mg Syrup. Start with appropriate Anticonvulsant medicine if it is clinically indicated.