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Sicloxa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Sicloxa also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sicloxa. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sicloxa as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sicloxa go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sicloxa has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Sicloxa related warnings talks about Sicloxa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sicloxa is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Eczema, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sicloxa contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Sicloxa have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sicloxa is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sicloxa 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Sicloxa safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Sicloxa in pregnant women.
Is the use of Sicloxa safe during breastfeeding?
Sicloxa is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sicloxa on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Sicloxa. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Sicloxa on the Liver?
Sicloxa is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Sicloxa on the Heart?
Sicloxa is completely safe for the heart.
Sicloxa 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 Sicloxa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sicloxa habit forming or addictive?
Sicloxa is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Sicloxa
Sicloxa may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sicloxa
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sicloxa.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, you can not buy Sicloxa 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.
Discontinuing Sicloxa on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Sicloxa should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Sicloxa can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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