Oxit: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oxit Information

Oxit is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Oxit also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Oxit depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oxit as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oxit are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Oxit's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Oxit has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oxit related warnings section.

Oxit is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oxit are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Oxit may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Oxit, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Oxit Benefits & Uses
Oxit Dosage & How to Take
Oxit Side Effects
Oxit Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Oxit with Other Drugs
Oxit Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Oxit
Oxit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Oxit Benefits & Uses

Oxit is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Oxit 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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Oxit Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxit safe for pregnant women?

Oxit can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Oxit, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Oxit safe during breastfeeding?

Oxit can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxit on the Kidneys?

Oxit has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxit on the Liver?

Oxit has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxit on the Heart?

Oxit is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Oxit with Other Drugs

Oxit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Oxit Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxit unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Oxit

Is this Oxit habit forming or addictive?

Oxit is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oxit. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Oxit only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Oxit cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Oxit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxit

Some foods when eaten with Oxit can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxit

Taking alcohol with Oxit can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Oxit

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Oxit used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Oxit 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Oxit?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Oxit should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Oxit with metformin?

Take Oxit 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Oxit works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Oxit is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Oxit for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Oxit is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.