Actidrox: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Actidrox Information

Actidrox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. The alternative uses of Actidrox have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actidrox. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Actidrox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Actidrox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Actidrox has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Actidrox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Actidrox related warnings section.

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

Drug interactions for Actidrox have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Actidrox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Actidrox Benefits & Uses

Actidrox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Endocarditis

Actidrox 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: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Actidrox Side Effects

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

Severe

Diarrhoea
Allergic reaction
Joint pain
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Angioedema
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria

Actidrox Related Warnings

Is the use of Actidrox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Actidrox safely.

Safe
Is the use of Actidrox safe during breastfeeding?

Actidrox is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Actidrox on the Kidneys?

Actidrox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Actidrox on the Liver?

Actidrox is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Actidrox on the Heart?

Actidrox is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Actidrox with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Actidrox Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Vitamin K Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Actidrox

Is this Actidrox habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Actidrox has not been reported.

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

After taking Actidrox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Actidrox only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Actidrox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Actidrox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actidrox

You can take Actidrox with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Actidrox

Actidrox and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Actidrox

Question about 5 years ago

Does Actidrox treat UTI?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Actidrox can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Actidrox cause constipation?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Actidrox does not cause constipation. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Actidrox help in acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Actidrox might help in acne. It is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris along with other antibiotics before treating with isotretinoin.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Actidrox?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

The dosage of Actidrox may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.