Althrox Information
Althrox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Althrox have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Althrox. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Althrox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Althrox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Althrox has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Althrox related warnings talks about Althrox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Althrox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Althrox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Althrox is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Althrox Benefits & Uses
Althrox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Pneumonia
- Whooping Cough (Read More - Home remedies for whooping cough)
- Tonsillitis
- Stye
- Swollen Eyes
- Chancroid
- Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Chlamydia
Althrox Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Althrox Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Althrox is used -
Moderate
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Fainting
- Weakness
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Hearing Loss
Althrox Related Warnings
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Is the use of Althrox safe for pregnant women?
Althrox is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Althrox safe during breastfeeding?
Althrox is safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Althrox on the Kidneys?
Using Althrox does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Althrox on the Liver?
Althrox is rarely harmful for the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Althrox on the Heart?
Althrox is not harmful for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Althrox with Other Drugs
Althrox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Althrox Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Althrox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Myasthenia Gravis
Frequently asked Questions about Althrox
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Is this Althrox habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Althrox has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Althrox does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Althrox only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Althrox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Althrox Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Althrox
Taking Althrox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Althrox
Information about the interaction of Althrox and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pce (erythromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 752-754
