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Gbo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Gbo safe for pregnant women?
Gbo may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Gbo, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Gbo safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Gbo. Immediately discontinue Gbo if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Gbo on the Kidneys?
Gbo rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gbo on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Gbo on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Gbo on the Heart?
Gbo has very mild side effects on the heart.
Gbo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gbo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gbo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gbo has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gbo. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Gbo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gbo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gbo
Gbo may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gbo
Taking Gbo with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Gbo if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes Gbo is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
No, Gbo does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Yes, Gbo can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Gbo is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
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