ESTOX CAP

Overview

ESTOX CAP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

ESTOX CAP is composed of: LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES (2400 MILLIONCELLS), AMPICILLIN (250 MG), CLOXACILLIN (250 MG)


Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Ampicillin is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, or infections of the stomach or intestines.

Cloxacillin is a Beta lactam antibiotic. It is a type of pencillin antibiotic as it prevents the synthesis of bacterial wall, resulting in its death. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections that are resistant to pencillin.

Usage

AMPICILLIN is generally used to treat: Bladder Infection, Pneumonia, Meningitis

CLOXACILLIN is generally used to treat: Pneumonia, Arthritis, Otitis Externa, Staphylococcal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Osteomyelitis
CLOXACILLIN can address symptoms like: Fever

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

ESTOX CAP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for ESTOX CAP and its Constituents

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Take ampicillin on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal.
Before taking cloxacillin tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or you have any other allergies.
Use with caution in patients with kidney and seizure disorder.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CLOXACILLIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

AMPICILLIN : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Mouth Soreness
CLOXACILLIN : Diarrhoea, Neutropenia, Nausea, Vomit, Mouth Upset Stomach

Serious Side-Effects

CLOXACILLIN : Thrombocytopenia, Eosinophilia, Kidney Infection, Acute Liver Failure, Throat Soreness, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Fever, Chills, Dizziness, Face Swelling

Rare Side-Effects

AMPICILLIN : Skin Rash, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Easy Bruising, Throat Soreness, Fever, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools
CLOXACILLIN : Pruritus, Seizure, Tongue Redness

Food Interactions

The absorption of cloxacillin may reduce due to the presence of food and effectiveness of antibiotic is reduced. Cloxacillin should be administered one hour before or two hour after meals. This makes easier for the body to absorb the antibiotic.

Disease Interactions

CLOXACILLIN can interfere with: Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia

Technical Classification

AMPICILLIN is categorized as: AMINOPENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
CLOXACILLIN is categorized as: BETA-LACTAMASE INHIBITORS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for ESTOX CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ESTOX CAP

INR 50 for 10 CAPSULES

LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES 2400 MILLIONCELLS, AMPICILLIN 250 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMPIARK-C CAP

INR 29.77 for 10 CAPSULES

AMPICILLIN 250 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250 MG, LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES 60 MILLIONSPORES