Uses of Drofaxin

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1. What is Drofaxin?

Drofaxin belongs to the group of antibiotics that treat parasites, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Drofaxin is domestically produced by Medipharco-Tenamyd BR LD Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company s.r.l.
The main ingredients of Drofaxin include:
Cefadroxil; Lactose; Aspartame; Povidon K30; Road RE; Vanillin; Mythylparaben; Sunset yellow color; Pure water; Ethanol 96% Orange Flavor Powder; Drofaxin medicine is packaged in a box of 10 packs, each pack is packed in an aluminum bag, inside containing powder for oral preparation. A pack of Drofaxin with a weight of 3g is widely sold at pharmacies and hospitals nationwide. Drofaxin is a prescription drug, so you need a prescription from your doctor to buy it.

2. Uses of Drofaxin

Cefadroxil contained in Drofaxin is a first-generation Cephalosporin antibiotic. The main use of this group of antibiotics is to kill bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell membrane synthesis.
The nature of Cefadroxil is stable to Staphylococcus penicillinase. Therefore, with strains resistant to Penicillinase or Ampicillin are still highly effective. Cefadroxil is commonly used to kill bacteria such as:
Streptococcus beta hemolytic; Staphylocuccus strains such as: coagulase (+), coagulase (-) and penicilinase; Streptococcus pneumoniae; E.coli, Klebsiella,... In addition, there are also some bacteria resistant to Cefadroxil such as:
Enterococcus; Proteus indol (+); Bacteroides spp; In general, the use of drofaxin is to kill bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

3. Indication of the drug Drofaxin

What disease does Drofaxin treat? Because the main ingredient of Drofaxin is Cefadroxil with the effect of killing bacteria. Therefore, Drofaxin is usually indicated in cases of mild and moderate infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Specifically:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs): acute and chronic pyelonephritis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, cystitis, gynecological infections; Respiratory tract infections: pharyngitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, pleurisy, tonsillitis, otitis media...; Skin and soft tissue infections: Lymphadenopathy, abscesses, cellulitis, ulcers caused by long-term lying, ...; Other types of infections such as infectious arthritis, osteomyelitis, .. In the case of using Drofaxin in cases of infection or other purposes, it is necessary to have a medical doctor's prescription.

4. Contraindications when taking drofaxin

As recommended, Drofaxin should not be used in cases of allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics or any of the excipients in the drug. Therefore, if used in these cases, it is necessary to consult a specialist to minimize possible health problems.
Use caution when taking drofaxin with patients:
Decreased kidney function; Subjects are having digestive problems such as diarrhea, stomach, colon, colitis; ... Note: Drofaxin is a prescription drug, so it should be used with extreme caution for everyone.

5. Dosage – how to take Drofaxin

How to use Drofaxin is quite simple, but you still need to follow the instructions. Accordingly, you tear the edge of the pack, put the powder in a cup of water, stir until the medicine dissolves, then drink. Do not use with milk, juice, carbonated drinks, alcohol... Dosage of Drofaxin is as follows:
5.1. Dosage of Drofaxin adults and children >40kg The indicated dose is 500mg -1000mg times. Divide into 2 times / day depending on the degree of infection. Or at a dose of 1000g/time/day in uncomplicated skin, soft tissue, urinary tract infections.
5.2. Drofaxin dose for children <40kg Under 1 year old: 25-50mg/kg/24h, divided into 2-3 times; Children from 1 to 6 years old: 250mg/time, divided into 2 times/day; Children over 6 years old: 500mg/time, divided into 2 times/day; 5.3. Dosage of Drofaxin in the elderly, people with renal failure It is necessary to check renal function before use, because Cefadroxil is eliminated by the kidneys. Patients with renal failure can be treated with a starting dose of 500mg - 1000mg. The following doses can be adjusted depending on the situation.
Note: The duration of treatment is not less than 5 days.

6. Drofaxin drug interactions

When taking drofaxin together with diuretics, potassium supplements,... may lead to increased serum creatinine. Increased toxicity Funrosemide, Aminoglycosides may synergistically increase nephrotoxicity.

7. Some side effects when taking Drofaxin

What disease does Drofaxin treat? This is a drug to treat infections, but when used, patients also need to be cautious. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, 6% of users have side effects with the following frequency:
Common: Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain...; Uncommon: Pruritus, urticaria or rash. Men may experience testicular pain. Women can get vaginitis caused by fungi,...; Rare: anaphylactic reactions, fever, pseudomembranous colitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, toxic epidermal necrolysis, angioedema, cholestatic jaundice, nephrotoxicity, convulsions, arthralgia....; During use, if the patient has abnormal clinical manifestations, it is necessary to notify the doctor immediately.

8. Notes when using the drug Drofaxin

To use Drofaxin safely, patients need to pay attention:
This is a prescription drug, so it should only be used when indicated, do not buy and use it on your own; Read the instruction sheet, expiry date, check the status of the drug, the properties of the powder before use; Use extreme caution in subjects with a history of antibiotic allergy; Do not take drofaxin continuously for a long time. Monitor the manifestations encountered when taking the drug, the level of drug response. If there are signs of superinfection while taking, the drug should be stopped immediately.
Drofaxin is best stored at room temperature. Keep away from places with excessive heat or humidity.
Drofaxin is an antibiotic, treating bacterial infections such as respiratory tract, urinary tract, abscesses... The drug is used when directed and monitored by a doctor or pharmacist.
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