Dicloxacillin (500mg)
Klox-D 500 Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach. For best results, it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Klox-D
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Klox-D 500 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Klox-D 500 Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Klox-D 500 Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Klox-D 500 Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Klox-D 500 Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
It is not known whether Klox-D 500 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Klox-D 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Klox-D 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Klox-D 500 Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Although it is rare but yes, Klox-D 500 Capsule can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Usually, Klox-D 500 Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Klox-D 500 Capsule.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
No, do not stop taking Klox-D 500 Capsule and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Taking Klox-D 500 Capsule with food will only make it less effective. Moreover, the absorption of this medicine is the most when taken on an empty stomach. Taking it with food reduces its absorption.
