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Niolox 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Niolox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Niolox safe for pregnant women?
Niolox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Niolox again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Niolox safe during breastfeeding?
Niolox may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Niolox, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Niolox.
What is the effect of Niolox on the Kidneys?
Niolox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Niolox on the Liver?
Niolox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Niolox on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Niolox on the heart have been reported.
Niolox 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 Niolox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Niolox habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Niolox has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Niolox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Niolox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Niolox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Niolox
Taking Niolox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Niolox
Taking Niolox with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Niolox 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.
Take Niolox if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Niolox is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Yes, Niolox is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, Niolox can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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