MEDICLOX PLUS CAP

Overview

MEDICLOX PLUS CAP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

MEDICLOX PLUS CAP is composed of: AMPICILLIN (250.0 MG), CLOXACILLIN (250.0 MG), LACTOBACILLUS ( )

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?

MEDICLOX PLUS CAP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for MEDICLOX PLUS 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.

Technical Classification

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

Available Alternatives for MEDICLOX PLUS CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

GERCICLOX LB CAPINR 20.16 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
MEDICLOX PLUS CAPINR 41.9 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
NECLOX L S CAPINR 18.73 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
STAPH AC TAB DTINR 20.68 for 10 TABLET DTCLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMPLUS CAPINR 79 for 10 CAPSULESCLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
AMPOXIN LB 250MG/250MG/60MG CAPINR 32.6 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
AMPOXIN LB CAPINR 31.37 for 10 CAPSULESCLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES
BAXIN D LB 250MG/250MG/60M CAPINR 65 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
BAXIN LB 250MG/250MG/60M CAPINR 65 for 10 CAPSULESCLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
BROADICLOX LB 250MG/250MG/60MG CAPINR 44.87 for 10 CAPSULESCLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
BROADICLOX LB KID TABINR 11.27 for 10 TABLETSCLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
BROADICLOX LB TABINR 13.75 for 10 TABLETSCLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
CAMPILOX LB CAPINR 19.37 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
CLAX 250MG/250MG/60MC CAPINR 17.5 for 6 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
COMBILOX LB 250MG/250MG/60MS CAPINR 30.2 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES
COMBILOX LB KID TABINR 14.3 for 10 TABLETSAMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
ELCLOX PLUS 250MG/250MG/60MS CAPINR 55.26 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES