bludrox lb 500 mg/60 mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is bludrox lb 500 mg/60 mg tablet used for?
Biopro 500 mg/60 mg Capsule (Cefadroxil + Lactobacillus Acidophilus) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefadroxil (500mg) + Lactobacillus Acidophilus (60mg), which Cefadroxil inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-bindi. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefadroxil + Lactobacillus Acidophilus
- Manufacturer: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bludrox lb 500 mg/60 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis; prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis in dental procedures (for endocarditis prophylaxis in some guidelines).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefadroxil + Lactobacillus Acidophilus |
| Brand Name | Biopro 500 mg/60 mg Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporin antibiotic + Probiotic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefadroxil inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs); Lactobacillus restores intestinal flora.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bludrox lb 500 mg/60 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bludrox lb 500 mg/60 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefadroxil |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Typhoid vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefadroxil |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefadroxil |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- BCG vaccine
- Typhoid vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Iron supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption of cefadroxil but does not affect extent.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase risk of disulfiram-like reaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or any component; severe renal impairment (CrCl < 50 mL/min) without dose adjustment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, signs of hypersensitivity, diarrhea, superinfection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cefadroxil is excreted in breast milk in small amounts; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule. Do not double dose.