Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S

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Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S belongs to a group of chemicals known as antibiotics and works tirelessly in the body to eliminate illnesses such as tonsillitis,pharyngitis and soft tissue infections,impetigo and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be ingested orally (by mouth) once or twice daily or as directed by the doctor.It is advised to have Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S with food if it causes an upset stomach.If Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be taken more than once in a day,the patient is advised to take the doses at the same time each day keeping an 6 or 8-12 hour gap in between each dose.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is available in tablets as well as in liquid form.

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dose time or next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be ingested for a specific number of days determined by the physician depending on the patient’s illness and their response to treatment.It is imperative not to stop Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S earlier than the specified time as that may lead to a return of the infection.

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is considered safe enough to be prescribed to children,pregnant and to lactating mothers as well.Certain medications such as anticoagulants and diuretics tend to interact negatively with Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S and therefore it is advised to not have these medications along with Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S.

Indications

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S can be used to treat:

• Bacterial infections

How Does Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S Work

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S belongs to a wide spread chemical group known as antibiotics.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S works by preventing the growth/multiplication of the bacteria in the human body thus eradicating the infection.

How To Use Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be ingested orally (by mouth) once daily or as directed by the doctor.It is advised to have Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S with food if it causes an upset stomach.If Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be taken more than once in a day,the patient is advised to take the doses at the same time each day keeping an 6 or 8-12 hour gap in between each dose.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is available in tablets as well as in liquid form.

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dose time or next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be ingested for a specific number of days determined by the physician depending on the patient’s illness and their response to treatment.It is imperative not to stop Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S earlier than the specified time as that may lead to a return of the infection.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

A tablet or two per day is most commonly prescribed.Dosage can be different for different patients depending upon their illness and any adverse effects felt by the patient.

Child Dosage

Children are usually prescribed the liquid form of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S dosage depending on their weight and age.Most commonly 5ml of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is the prescribed daily dosage.

Elderly Dosage 

Elderly patients that are susceptible to kidney and liver problems,a lowered dose of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S may be prescribed under the care and supervision of a physician.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S may be prescribed to pregnant women only when necessary and under the supervision of a physician.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is found in breast milk in trace amounts and is therefore prescribed quite rarely to breastfeeding mothers.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S:

• Allergy to Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S or any other medicine or food substance 
• Moderate to severe kidney disease
• Moderate to severe liver disease

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S:

• Severe renal (kidney) impairment
• History of Gastrointestinal (stomach and bowels) disturbance
• Severe allergy or asthma.

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S:

• Loop diuretics
• Anticoagulants
• Other antibiotics
• Antiplatelets
• Cholestyramine.

ADVERSE EFFECTS

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S has certain side effects which include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Loss of appetite 
• Fatigue
• Headaches

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor:

• Dark urine
• Yellowing of eyes and skin
• Clostridium difficile diarrhea 
• Oral thrush
• Yeast infection 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Fatigue- Patients experiencing this adverse effect, are advised to take deep breaths,intake tea or coffee,get a good night’s rest and not to over burden themselves for a few days
• Stomach upset (nausea,vomiting and/or diarrhoea) -Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication with food.It is important to have plenty of fluids during this time.
• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe
• Loss of appetite- having smaller meals at regular meal times or at regular intervals is advised.Patient is asked to snack on healthy and nutritious snacks such as dry fruits throughout the day.

Key Facts About Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S

• Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections.
• Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is commonly prescribed to be taken once daily.
• It is important to have Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S for the proper prescribed time.
• Common side effects of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S include- stomach problems and headaches.
• Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is safe to be prescribed to children in a liquid form.

FAQs

#1.CAN Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S BE USED IF PATIENT IS HAVING FLU SYMPTOMS?

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is not deemed to be effective against viruses as Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is an antibiotic and therefore works on bacteria to eliminate bacterial infections.

#2.HOW TO STORE Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S?

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#3.WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S?

 An extra dose or two of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is not known to cause any harm but an excess ingestion of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor as it may lead to serious side effects such as fainting,breathlessness and irregular heartbeats.

#4.WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time or next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

#5.HOW IS Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be ingested orally (by mouth) once daily or as directed by the doctor.It is advised to have Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S with food if it causes an upset stomach.If Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is to be taken more than once in a day,the patient is advised to take the doses at the same time each day keeping an 6 or 8-12 hour gap in between each dose.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is available in tablet as well as in liquid form.

#6.HOW DOES Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S WORK?

{{product} belongs to a wide spread chemical group known as antibiotics.Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S works by preventing the growth/multiplication of the bacteria in the human body tus eradicating the infection.

#7.WILL Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

#8.CAN I TAKE Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

Yes,Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S is deemed safe to be ingested during pregnancy under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

#9.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S?

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Fatigue
• Changes in sense of taste
• Loss of appetite
• Headaches 

#10.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S AND HOW OFTEN?

Kidney and liver function tests along with blood tests to keep check on serum potassium levels are advised to be done periodically along with an occasional ECG test to monitor the OT intervals of a beating heart.

#11.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S under the supervision of a doctor.

#12.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S ALONG WITH ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES?

Yes.There is no evidence to suggest that Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S interacts with oral contraceptives.

#13.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE ANTACIDS FOR INDIGESTION ALONG WITH Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S?

No.As certain antacids containing magnesium and/or aluminum may interact with the absorption of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S by the body and are therefore advised to be ingested a minimum of 2 hours before the intake of Efroxil 500mg Capsule 6 ‘S.