PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of PD Roxil Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of PD Roxil Capsule

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of PD Roxil Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of PD Roxil

Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use PD Roxil Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. PD Roxil 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How PD Roxil Capsule works

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with PD Roxil 500mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of PD Roxil 500mg Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether PD Roxil 500mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of PD Roxil 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of PD Roxil 500mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take PD Roxil Capsule?

If you miss a dose of PD Roxil 500mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed PD Roxil 500mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Discontinue PD Roxil 500mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

Sinus problem for period pd 5 months

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Get one ct scan of sinus to see for extent of involvement

Dry cougf and cold i use novamox and koufrest pd this is right

Dr. Amit Modi

Paediatrics

Hello, Novamox is amoxycillin, an antibiotic of penicillin group. While Kofrest is an anti allergic and anti tussive medication. Please visit a pediatrician physically for advice on prescription drugs. Clinical evaluation is necesary before prescribing these drugs.

He is G-6-PD Deficiency Patient. Please guide me with proper information , from which things he is effected

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or G6PD deficiency for short, is the most common inborn metabolic disorder" in the world."Babies with G6PD deficiency have very little or no enzyme called Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD).Hemolysis of red blood cells will only occur IF and WHEN a G6PD deficient child is exposed to oxidative substances. Oxidative substances are found in certain drugs, foods, and beverages. The body also produces oxidative substances during severe infections or illnesses such as typhoid fever, pneumonia, or kidney failure. Most drugs with strong oxidative effects are of kinds: 1.? ? ? ? antibiotics of the sulfa group 2.? ? ? ? medicines for malaria 3.? ? ? ? some medicines for feverWhen a child has taken oxidative substances and suddenly shows the signs and symptoms of hemolytic anemia, he is said to have a hemolytic crisis. During such crisis, the goal of doctors and nurses is to prevent the harmful effects from getting worse. Blood transfusion, oxygen, and folic acid may be given.Tell your child's pediatrician that your child has G6PD deficiency. This is very important so that he will not prescribe oxidative drugs in case your child gets ill. He would also be able to watch out for hemolytic crisis and would immediately know what to do just in case it happens.Memorize the signs and symptoms of hemolytic anemia: paleness, diziness, headache, difficulty in breathing, rapid and strong heartbeats, tea-colored urine, and abdominal or back pain. Bring your child to his pediatrician as soon as these signs and symptoms appear.

User feedback

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FAQs

Q. Can the use of PD Roxil 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of PD Roxil 500mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. What if PD Roxil 500mg Capsule doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if PD Roxil 500mg Capsule doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of PD Roxil 500mg Capsule or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

Q. What if I don't get better after using PD Roxil 500mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking PD Roxil 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking PD Roxil 500mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Is PD Roxil 500mg Capsule good for urinary tract infection?

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Q. Is PD Roxil 500mg Capsule safe?

PD Roxil 500mg Capsule is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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