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Pox Benefits & Uses

Pox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Pox 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pox Related Warnings

Is the use of Pox safe for pregnant women?

Pox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Pox safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pox. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pox on the Kidneys?

Pox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pox on the Liver?

Pox is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pox on the Heart?

Side effects of Pox rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Pox Contraindications

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

Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pox

Is this Pox habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Pox can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pox. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Pox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pox

The side effects of taking Pox with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pox

Taking alcohol with Pox can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Pox

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Pox for UTI infection?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Pox for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Pox with warfarin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Pox should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Pox to you.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Pox?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Pox 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 may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Pox with omeprazole?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pox can be taken with omeprazole, no harmful interaction have been observed between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Pox work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Pox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division for this it stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which is other drugs to resistant.