Komox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Komox have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Komox. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Komox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Komox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Komox's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Komox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Komox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Komox in conditions like Asthma, Eczema. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Komox contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Komox with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Komox is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Komox is used to treat the following -
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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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Komox is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Komox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Komox.
Is the use of Komox safe during breastfeeding?
Komox may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Komox on the Kidneys?
Komox is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Komox on the Liver?
Komox has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Komox on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Komox. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Komox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Komox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Komox habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Komox has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Komox since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Komox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Komox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Komox
It is safe to take Komox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Komox
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Komox can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Komox and clavulanic acid is given as the first-line drug for the treatment of sinus infection. Please consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for sinus infection.
Yes, you can take Komox with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Komox is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Komox is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, bleeding, irregular bleeding, trouble sleeping, and weight changes. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
No, you can not buy Komox over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
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References
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