Acticlox Capsule

As a penicillin antibiotic, Acticlox Capsule treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of the cell walls in bacteria and stops it from growing. This is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract.

It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and gonorrhoea. This medication when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, it treats stomach ulcers. You should not use it if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic.

This medication can make birth control pills less effective, so ask your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during the treatment. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

To make sure this medication is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:

• Asthma, liver or kidney disease
• Mononucleosis
• History of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics
• Any food or drug allergies
• Taking any medicines

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They are available in liquid form, as chewable tablets and extended-release tablets. Some forms of this medicine may be taken with or without food. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, medical condition, and severity of the condition.

The medication can treat the below provided problems:

• Bacterial Infections

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

• Throat Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Gonorrhea And Associated Infections

• Typhoid Fever

• Stomach Ulcers

• Dental Abscess

• Endocarditis

• Allergy

A patient can suffer from the following side effects:

• Diarrhoea

• Fever

• Joint Pain

• Skin Yellowing

• Easy Bruising And Bleeding

• Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

• Tooth Discoloration

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Altered Sense Of Taste

• Convulsions

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the fetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Depending on the severity of the renal impairment, dosage of the medicine should be modified.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Alcohol can be taken with Acticlox Capsule, as no significant harmful side effects are observed.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is found that this medication may affect the patient alertness due to the side effects which it may cause, thus suggested to avoid driving if taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Acticlox Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Amyclox LB Capsule

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Synclomox L Capsule

  Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Clodax L 250mg/250mg/60Million spores Capsule

  DWD Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Clynox L Capsule

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Zeclox L 250mg/250mg/60Million spores Capsule

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Nodimox Plus Lb 500Mg Capsule

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Emlox Lb Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Staphymox Lb Capsule

  Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• P Mox Plus Capsule

  Lark Laboratories Ltd

• Keeclox L Capsule

  SKN Organics

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  One should contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an overdosage include convulsions, change in behaviour or a severe skin rash.

• India

• United States

• Japan

This medication belongs to the class of Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result, the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Urine Sugar Test

  The usage of this medication should be reported prior to perform the test. The urine sugar test should be performed with different reagents in such cases.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Doxycycline

  Usage of this medication with Doxycycline should be avoided and usage of other antibiotics should be reported to the doctor.

  Methotrexate

  Usage of this medication with Methotrexate or other chemotherapy medicines should be reported to the doctor. The levels of Methotrexate in the body along with symptoms of toxicity should be closely monitored while both these medicines are taken.

  Warfarin

  Usage of this medication with Warfarin should be reported to the doctor. The clotting time should be monitored promptly. Symptoms like increased bleeding, swelling, dizziness and weakness should be reported immediately.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  Usage of this medication with Ethinyl Estradiol decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills, which might result in unplanned pregnancies.

• Interaction with Disease

  Mononucleosis

  The condition should be reported to the doctor before taking this medication so that proper substitute can be prescribed.

  Colitis

  This medication should be discontinued if severe diarrhea occurs. Patients having a history of Colitis should be monitored closely.

  Renal Diseases

  This medication should be given after making adjustments in the dosage. The kidney function should be periodically monitored especially if the dosage is for a longer period of time. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made if a patient is on hemodialysis.