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Can Novaclox Be Given For Mild Infection And Swelling?

My mother aged 82 has a mild infection and swelling behind the ear.The Dr prescribed cepodoxime xp 325 twice a day for 7 days.After the first two tablets she has ben very nauseous and uncomfortable.Earlier I have seen once the vomiting starts she becomes weak for a week or more.She has tolerated Novaclox in the past well.Can the medicine be switched?
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As your mother is having some infection with swelling behind the ears, which may be due to infection of the external auditory canal. As your doctor has prescribed Cepodoxime xp 325 mg, twice a day for 7 days. But she has not able to tolerate this medicine.

As she can tolerate Tab Novaclox, it can be given as it also covers wide range of microorganisms. This is also an excellent drug in case of infection of the ear and the skin. Before giving this drug, give her Tab Rantac as it can prevent acute gastritis.
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Can Novaclox Be Given For Mild Infection And Swelling?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As your mother is having some infection with swelling behind the ears, which may be due to infection of the external auditory canal. As your doctor has prescribed Cepodoxime xp 325 mg, twice a day for 7 days. But she has not able to tolerate this medicine. As she can tolerate Tab Novaclox, it can be given as it also covers wide range of microorganisms. This is also an excellent drug in case of infection of the ear and the skin. Before giving this drug, give her Tab Rantac as it can prevent acute gastritis. Thank you.