Cefoclox XL Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefoclox XL Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Cefoclox XL Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin. Both of them work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Take Cefoclox XL Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cefoclox XL Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Cefoclox XL Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Cefoclox XL Tablet , penicillin, or other medicines. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Cefoclox XL Tablet may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of Cefoclox XL Tablet as your doctor prescribes for effective results.

Cefoclox XL Tablet is a combination of two broad-spectrum antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin, that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Cefoclox XL Tablet is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Cefoclox XL Tablet interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Vaginal itching
• Abdominal Pain 
• Confusion
• Epigastric Pain
• Urticaria
• Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Do not take Cefoclox XL Tablet if you are allergic to any components present in it. If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking the Cefoclox XL Tablet . Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking Cefoclox XL Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Cefoclox XL Tablet may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of Cefoclox XL Tablet as your doctor prescribes for effective results. Cefoclox XL Tablet may interact with certain tests, such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using Cefoclox XL Tablet before undergoing any tests.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cefoclox XL Tablet may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), diuretics (furosemide) and antibiotic (azithromycin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking the Cefoclox XL Tablet .

• WARFARIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• AZITHROMYCIN

• It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Cefoclox XL Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
• Avoid taking too much calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Cefoclox XL Tablet .
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cefoclox XL Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cefoclox XL Tablet in fighting off infections.

• If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Cefoclox XL Tablet as it may interfere with these tests.
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin.
• Cefoclox XL Tablet may affect coagulation test or prothrombin time (time is taken for blood clotting), liver function tests, and serum tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Cefoclox XL Tablet .
• Diabetes patients who take blood tests should inform your doctor about your use of Cefoclox XL Tablet .
•  May cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.