Klox-D 250mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Hetero Drugs Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Dicloxacillin (250mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Penicillins |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent- Penicillinase resistant Penicillin |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 568 |
FAQ
How long does Klox-D 250mg takes to work?
Usually, Klox-D 250mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Klox-D 250mg.
What if I take Klox-D 250mg with food?
Taking Klox-D 250mg with food will only make it less effective. Moreover, the absorption of this medicine is the most when taken on an empty stomach. Taking it with food reduces its absorption.
What if I don't get better after using Klox-D 250mg?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can Klox-D 250mg cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Klox-D 250mg can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Can I stop taking Klox-D 250mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Klox-D 250mg and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
What if you forget to take Klox-D Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Klox-D 250mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Klox-D 250mg Capsule Reviews
Klox-D 250mg is used to treat various bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, and skin and soft tissue. It mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria.
Klox-D 250mg should be taken on an empty stomach. For best results, it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Klox-D 250mg should be taken on an empty stomach. For best results, it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
How Klox-D 250mg Capsule Works
Klox-D 250mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Klox-D 250mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Klox-D 250mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Klox-D 250mg Capsule
- In Bacterial infections: Klox-D 250mg is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Uses of Klox-D 250mg Capsule
- Bacterial infections
Klox-D 250mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Klox-D 250mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Klox-D 250mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Klox-D 250mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Kidney
CAUTION
Klox-D 250mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Klox-D 250mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Klox-D 250mg is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Klox-D 250mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Quick Tips
- Take it on an empty stomach, or at least one hour before or two hours after meals.
- You have been prescribed Klox-D 250mg for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It may not be well tolerated due to its side effects such as belching and metallic taste in mouth.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
References
- Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1486-87.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 397-98.
- Drugs.com. Dicloxacillin.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).