Suprimox Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Suprimox Plus have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Suprimox Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Suprimox Plus have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Suprimox Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Suprimox Plus has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Suprimox Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Suprimox Plus related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Eczema, Neutropenia must refrain from the use of Suprimox Plus since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Suprimox Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Suprimox Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Suprimox Plus is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Suprimox Plus is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Suprimox Plus safe for pregnant women?
Suprimox Plus is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Suprimox Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Suprimox Plus is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Suprimox Plus on the Kidneys?
Suprimox Plus can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Suprimox Plus on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Suprimox Plus on the liver.
What is the effect of Suprimox Plus on the Heart?
You can take Suprimox Plus without any fear of damage to the heart.
Suprimox Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
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Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Suprimox Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Suprimox Plus habit forming or addictive?
Suprimox Plus is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Suprimox Plus
Suprimox Plus may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Suprimox Plus
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Suprimox Plus.
Suprimox Plus can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, you can not buy Suprimox Plus over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Suprimox Plus works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Discontinuing Suprimox Plus on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
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