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Alfox M is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Alfox M have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alfox M. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Alfox M are Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alfox M as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Alfox M normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Alfox M's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Alfox M related warnings talks about Alfox M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Alfox M can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alfox M in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Alfox M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Alfox M with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alfox M is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alfox M is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Is the use of Alfox M safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Alfox M in pregnant women.
Is the use of Alfox M safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Alfox M. If you see any side effects, stop taking Alfox M immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Alfox M again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alfox M on the Kidneys?
Alfox M has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfox M on the Liver?
Alfox M has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alfox M on the Heart?
Alfox M is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alfox M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alfox M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfox M habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alfox M is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Alfox M
You can take Alfox M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfox M
Taking Alfox M with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Alfox M if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Alfox M can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Alfox M should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Do not take Alfox M along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Alfox M can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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