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Elox is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Elox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Elox 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
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Is the use of Elox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Elox. It is best to stop taking Elox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Elox safe during breastfeeding?
Elox may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Elox, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Elox.
What is the effect of Elox on the Kidneys?
Elox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elox on the Liver?
Elox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Elox on the Heart?
Elox has very mild side effects on the heart.
Elox 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 Elox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elox habit forming or addictive?
Elox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Elox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Elox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Elox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Elox
When consumed with certain foods, Elox may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elox
Taking Elox with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Do not take Elox 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.
No, Elox does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Elox 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.
Yes, long-term use of Elox can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, Elox is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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