Linox Total Information
Linox Total is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Linox Total have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Linox Total depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Linox Total have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Linox Total go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Linox Total's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Linox Total's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Linox Total related warnings section.
Linox Total is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Anemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Linox Total are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Linox Total may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Linox Total is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Linox Total Benefits & Uses
Linox Total is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Throat Infection
- Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
- Pneumonia
- Kidney Infection
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
- Neutropenia
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Peritonitis
- Bacterial Infections
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Cellulitis
Linox Total 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
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Linox Total Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Linox Total is used -
Severe
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
Moderate
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
- Increased Liver Enzymes
- Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Mild
Linox Total Related Warnings
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Is the use of Linox Total safe for pregnant women?
Linox Total may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Linox Total again without your doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Linox Total safe during breastfeeding?
Linox Total may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
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What is the effect of Linox Total on the Kidneys?
Linox Total rarely affects the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Linox Total on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Linox Total on the liver.
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What is the effect of Linox Total on the Heart?
You can take Linox Total without any fear of damage to the heart.
Severe Interaction of Linox Total with Other Drugs
Linox Total should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
- Mazetol 400 Tablet (10)
- Versitol Retard 200 Tablet PR
- Mazetol 100 Tablet (10)
- Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR
Mild
Linox Total Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Linox Total unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Kidney Disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Drug Allergy
- Drug Allergies
- Syphilis
- Liver Disease
- Anemia
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Diabetes
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Linox Total
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Is this Linox Total habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Linox Total is addictive.
Linox Total Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Linox Total
Using Linox Total with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Linox Total
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Linox Total.
Frequently asked Questions about Linox Total
Question about 7 years ago
What is Linox Total?
Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician
Linox Total is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Question about 7 years ago
How does Linox Total works?
Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician
Linox Total works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Question about 7 years ago
How long can I safely take Linox Total?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
Linox Total can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Question over 6 years ago
Can I take Linox Total with paracetamol?
Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine
Yes, Linox Total 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.
Question about 7 years ago
How to use Linox Total?
Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine
Linox Total can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
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