Drosafe 250mg 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.

Drosafe 250mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Drosafe Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Drosafe Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Drosafe 250mg 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.

Side effects of Drosafe Tablet

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 Drosafe

Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Drosafe Tablet

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. Drosafe 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Drosafe 250mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drosafe 250mg 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

Drosafe 250mg 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 Drosafe 250mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Drosafe 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Drosafe 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Drosafe 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drosafe 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Drosafe 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Drosafe Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Drosafe 250mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Drosafe 250mg Tablet 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 Drosafe 250mg Tablet 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

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Dermatology

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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FAQs

Can the use of Drosafe 250mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Drosafe 250mg Tablet 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.

What if Drosafe 250mg Tablet doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Drosafe 250mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Drosafe 250mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Drosafe 250mg Tablet?

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.

Can I stop taking Drosafe 250mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Drosafe 250mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Is Drosafe 250mg Tablet good for urinary tract infection?

Drosafe 250mg Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Is Drosafe 250mg Tablet safe?

Drosafe 250mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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