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Klox is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.
It works well to treat various infections, including nose, ear, throat, respiratory system, skin, and soft tissues.
It contains the active component Dicloxacillin, which belongs to the class of drugs known as Penicillins. It functions by killing bacteria.
It is not for treating viral infections like the common cold or flu.
The pharmaceutical company, Hetero Healthcare Ltd., is a manufacturer of Klox.
Klox D 500 is prescribed for treating many bacterial infections:
Several bacteria and other germs that enter the skin through wounds, burns, and irritated skin can cause skin and soft tissue infections. It is effective in treating skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Klox treats Pneumonia, the most common Lung infection caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae or Haemophilus Influenzae.
Klox D 500 is potent in treating Bronchitis, an inflammation of the Bronchial tubes that carry air to the lungs.
This medication effectively treats a sore throat or Pharyngitis, an inflammation caused by bacteria.
This medication is prescribed for treating Osteomyelitis, a bacterial infection of the bones. It typically affects the legs, limbs, and spine.
This medication is used to treat acute upper respiratory tract infections such as Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, etc., caused by bacteria.
The two most prevalent bacteria responsible for middle ear infections are Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Haemophilus Influenzae.
Dicloxacillin, the main component of Klox, is a β-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class.
It inhibits the formation of protective covering (bacterial cell walls), which they need for survival.
By disrupting essential bacterial cell processes or structures, it either eliminates the bacterium or retards its growth.
As a result, it prevents bacteria from spreading and the infection from worsening.
While taking klox, the following side effects can occur:
This medication's side effects are temporary in nature and usually do not require medical help
Interactions might alter the way your medications work or put you at risk of side effects:
The drugs that you should be cautious about include:
Some of the medicines that interact with Klox include:
Use this medicine with extreme caution for individuals with a history of gastrointestinal illnesses, especially colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Notify the doctor immediately of any instances of severe diarrhea, stomach pain, blood in stools, etc.
Due to the increased possibility of worsening the patient's condition, this medication should be used cautiously in individuals with Bone Marrow depression. Close blood count monitoring is suggested for such patients
Klox D 500 should be kept at room temperature and away from the path of heat, moisture, and sunlight.
Keep Klox capsules away from children and pets.
The Package lists the expiry date; do not use this medication after that date.
The duration of this medicine's action is six hours.
Klox should not be used with alcohol since alcohol may worsen adverse effects such as sleepiness and dizziness.
If you miss the dose of klox D, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing plan. Do not increase the dosage.
Klox D shows its effect after 30 minutes of taking the dose.
No, Klox D is not a habit-forming medicine.
