Zoxim Lb is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zoxim Lb. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Zoxim Lb include Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zoxim Lb as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Zoxim Lb 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 Zoxim Lb is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zoxim Lb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zoxim Lb contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Zoxim Lb with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zoxim Lb is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zoxim Lb is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Zoxim Lb safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Zoxim LB during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Zoxim Lb safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Zoxim LB for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Zoxim Lb on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Zoxim LB for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Zoxim Lb on the Liver?
Information about safety of Zoxim LB for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Zoxim Lb on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Zoxim LB on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Zoxim Lb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoxim Lb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zoxim Lb habit forming or addictive?
Zoxim Lb is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zoxim Lb you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Zoxim Lb should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zoxim Lb in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zoxim Lb
Taking Zoxim Lb with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoxim Lb
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zoxim Lb with alcohol will be.
Yes, Zoxim LB 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.
Zoxim LB can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Occasionally, Zoxim LB can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
No, you can not buy Zoxim LB 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, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Zoxim LB should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote bacterial resistance which results in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
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