Paximid Benefits & Uses

Paximid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Paximid Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20000 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Paximid Related Warnings

Is the use of Paximid safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Paximid for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Paximid safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Paximid on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Paximid will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Paximid on the Kidneys?

Paximid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Paximid on the Liver?

Using Paximid does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Paximid on the Heart?

You can take Paximid without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Paximid with Other Drugs

Paximid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paximid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paximid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Paximid

Is this Paximid habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Paximid.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Paximid as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Paximid should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Paximid is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Paximid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Paximid

Taking Paximid with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Paximid

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Paximid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown