Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT 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.

Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT 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 Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT as suggested by the doctor. Your doctor will advise the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. Like all medicines, Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT 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 Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Do not take the Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT 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 Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT as it may cause increased dizziness.

Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT 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. Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Abdominal pain
• Severe itching
• Rash
• Allergic skin eruptions
• Hives
• A swollen, sore tongue

Before taking Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT, 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 Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT. 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.

Drug-Drug interactions: Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT may interact with vaccinations (e.g. typhoid vaccine live, cholera vaccine live, BCG)

Drug-Food interactions: Alcohol may alter the efficacy of Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT.

Drug-Disease interactions: Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT interacted with disease conditions, including colitis (inflammation of the inner wall of the intestine), seizures (sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain) and renal impairment.

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• It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT 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 Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT in fighting off infections.

• Your doctor may take blood samples to monitor electrolyte levels in the body. This helps determine the renal (kidney) function as Fedrox 125mg Tablet DT may cause renal toxicity. 

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our 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. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.