Bactox
Drug name: Bactox
Active Ingredients:
- Amoxicillin
Therapeutic actions: Bactox belongs to a group of drugs called penicillins. It exerts bactericidal effect and has a broad spectrum of action. It interferes with peptidoglycane synthesis during the period of development and multiplication of bacterial cell, resulting in cell lysis. Strains that produce penicillinase are resistant to amoxicillin effect.
Indications: Bactox is used in treatment of different infections:
- Ear infections
- Urogenital infections
- Respiratory system infections
- Salmonella and E.coli infestations.
The suspension is used in children for the same indications as adults. Consult your doctor for dosages and possible other conditions that may be treated by Bactox in children.
Contraindications and cautions: The drug should not be used in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation or to other penicillin antibiotics or cephalosporins.
Be careful in suing Bactox if you have such conditions as:
- Bronchial asthma
- Liver impairment
- Kidney dysfunction
- Blood clotting disorders like hemophilia
- Mononucleosis
- Dysbacteriosis or a history of diarrhea of unknown origin.
If any of the above apply to you be sure to consult your doctor on the safety of using Bactox. The drug is in FDA pregnancy category B. This means that you should still consult your doctor if your are planning to become pregnant are pregnant or are breastfeeding and plan to take Bactox as your treatment.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Bactox will experience it or any other.The serious side-effects that need immediate attention of a doctor are:
- Allergic reactions
- Liver impairment, jaundice
- Blood in your stool
- Flu symptoms
- Weakness and bleeding
- Decreased urination
- Anxiety, confusion, strange behavior
- Seizures
Less serious side-effects include:
- Abdominal cramps, vomiting, nausea
- Vaginal discharge
- Changed color of your tongue
- Thrush
- Headache
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Bactox please read the information provided with Bactox or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Bactox. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention these groups of drugs:
- Other antibiotics
- Sulfa drugs
- Immune-suppressing medications
- Cytostatics
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Bactox with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
