Svizlex 500 Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Svizlex Information

Svizlex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Svizlex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Svizlex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Svizlex are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Svizlex as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Svizlex are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Svizlex has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Svizlex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Svizlex contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Svizlex with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Svizlex is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Svizlex Benefits & Uses
Svizlex Dosage & How to Take
Svizlex Side Effects
Svizlex Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Svizlex with Other Drugs
Svizlex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Svizlex
Svizlex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Svizlex Benefits & Uses

Svizlex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Ear Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Svizlex 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Svizlex Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Svizlex is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Urticaria
Maculopapular rash
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Fatigue
Headache

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Allergic reaction
Rash
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Svizlex Related Warnings

Is the use of Svizlex safe for pregnant women?

Svizlex is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Svizlex safe during breastfeeding?

Svizlex is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Svizlex on the Kidneys?

Svizlex rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Svizlex on the Liver?

Svizlex is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Svizlex on the Heart?

Svizlex is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Svizlex with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Drospirenone

Svizlex Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Svizlex

Is this Svizlex habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Svizlex is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Svizlex will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Svizlex should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Svizlex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Svizlex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Svizlex

Taking Svizlex with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Svizlex

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Svizlex with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Svizlex

Question over 5 years ago

Does Svizlex cause weight fluctuations?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Svizlex does not cause weight fluctuations (weight gain or weight loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain or weight loss and you are in doubt that Svizlex is causing weight fluctuations then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Svizlex help in sinus infection?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Svizlex might be used to treat sinusitis (Inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages) caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae). However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Svizlex is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Svizlex cause acne?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Svizlex does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason. You are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Svizlex cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

No, Svizlex does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Svizlex. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Pseudomonas species.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Svizlex cover enterococcus?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Svizlex does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Svizlex. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.