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Staphymox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Staphymox have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Staphymox 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Staphymox include Rash, Itching or burning, Allergic reaction. Normally, these side effects of Staphymox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Staphymox is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Staphymox related warnings talks about Staphymox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Staphymox contraindications section.
Additionally, Staphymox may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Staphymox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Staphymox 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Staphymox is used -
Common
Is the use of Staphymox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Staphymox has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Staphymox safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Staphymox on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Staphymox on the Kidneys?
Staphymox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Staphymox on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Staphymox on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Staphymox on the Heart?
Side effects of Staphymox rarely affect the heart.
Staphymox 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 Staphymox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Staphymox habit forming or addictive?
Staphymox does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Staphymox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Staphymox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Staphymox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Staphymox
Taking Staphymox with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Staphymox
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Staphymox with alcohol will be.
Staphymox can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Staphymox can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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.
Staphymox 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.
Staphymox does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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