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Culox 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Culox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Culox safe for pregnant women?
Culox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Culox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Culox safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Culox. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Culox on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Culox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Culox on the Liver?
Side effects of Culox rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Culox on the Heart?
Side effects of Culox rarely affect the heart.
Culox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Culox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Culox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Culox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Culox as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Culox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Culox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Culox
Culox may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Culox
Taking Culox with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, long-term use of Culox can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
No, Culox is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Culox 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.
Culox 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.
Yes, Culox causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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