Codox 100mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. It may also be used for the treatment of severe acne.
Codox 100mg Capsule is best taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to any antibiotic before taking this medicine. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Codox 100mg Capsule is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CODOX CAPSULE
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 Codox
Vomiting
Nausea
Photosensitivity
Rash
Anaphylactic reaction
Headache
Fast heart rate
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
HOW TO USE CODOX CAPSULE
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Codox 100mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Codox 100mg Capsule with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
HOW CODOX CAPSULE WORKS
Codox 100mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Codox 100mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Codox 100mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Codox 100mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Codox 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Codox 100mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Codox 100mg Capsule is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Codox 100mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Codox 100mg Capsule is recommended.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CODOX CAPSULE?
If you miss a dose of Codox 100mg Capsule, 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.
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