Medicine Details
Vistadrox 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: Cefadroxil (500mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Treatment of Bacterial infections Vistadrox 500mg Tablet 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.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vistadrox 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Vistadrox 500mg Tablet 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. Vistadrox 500mg Tablet 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.
How to Use: Vistadrox 500mg Tablet 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 Vistadrox 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Vistadrox 500mg Tablet 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 - Vistadrox 500mg Tablet 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 Vistadrox 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Vistadrox 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CAUTION - Vistadrox 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vistadrox 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Vistadrox 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vistadrox 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Vistadrox 500mg Tablet, 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.
Packaging: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Bacterial infections
Side Effects: Vomiting | Allergic reaction | Stomach pain | Nausea | Diarrhea
Alcohol Interaction: SAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED