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Poxil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Poxil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Poxil depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Poxil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Poxil are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Poxil is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Poxil related warnings talks about Poxil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Poxil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Poxil with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Poxil is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Poxil 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Poxil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Poxil safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Poxil.
Is the use of Poxil safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Poxil. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Poxil on the Kidneys?
Poxil may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Poxil on the Liver?
Poxil can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Poxil on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Poxil on the heart have been reported.
Poxil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Poxil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Poxil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Poxil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Poxil since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Poxil is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Poxil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Poxil
You can take Poxil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Poxil
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Poxil with alcohol will be.
Poxil 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.
Yes, you can use Poxil to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Yes, Poxil can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes, Poxil is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant 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.
Rarely Poxil can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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