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Blumox DXL Capsule

Manufactured byBLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsAmoxycillin (250 mg) + Dicloxacillin (250 mg)
Description
Blumox DXL Capsule is an antibiotic combination containing Amoxycillin and Dicloxacillin. This medicine is used for treating a wide variety of bacterial infections of the lungs, middle ear, sinuses, skin, urinary tract, bone, etc. Your doctor may also prescribe this medicine as a preventive treatment to avoid the occurrence of heart disease (endocarditis). This medicine is not recommended for treating a common cold, flu, or other infections caused by viruses or fungi. Blumox DXL Capsule use may lead to side effects like diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to it and discontinue if any allergic reactions (skin rash, hives, swelling of face, lips, etc.) are experienced. Blumox DXL Capsule should be taken with food to prevent an upset stomach. Take the capsule as a whole without crushing or breaking it. Avoid consuming more than the prescribed dose and make sure that the course of antibiotic treatment is completed as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking on your own even if you feel better. Blumox DXL Capsule may interact with other health conditions and medicines. Inform your doctor if you have/had any medical conditions of the heart, liver or kidney.. and also about the medicines that you are taking currently. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Blumox DXL Capsule

  • Diarrhoea
  • Easy bruising and bleeding
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Altered sense of taste
  • Convulsions
  • Skin rash
  • Stomach upset
  • Itching
  • Excessive gas in stomach

Uses of Blumox DXL Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute otitis media
  • Sinusitis
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Endocarditis
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Skin or soft tissue infection
  • Osteomyelitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Blumox DXL Capsule starts showing its effect within 1 hour of taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Blumox DXL Capsule lasts for an average duration of 6-8 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Blumox DXL Capsule has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Blumox DXL Capsule is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Blumox DXL Capsule passes into your breastmilk. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Blumox DXL Capsule if you are allergic to it. Some patients may get allergic reactions to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Blumox DXL Capsule is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Blumox DXL Capsule passes into your breastmilk. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Allergic Reaction

Blumox DXL Capsule is likely to cause severe allergic reactions. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or breathing difficulties.

Diarrhoea

Blumox DXL Capsule can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.

Antibiotic-resistance

Finish the entire course of treatment with Blumox DXL Capsule, even if your condition gets better. Completing the course avoids antibiotic resistance (a condition where the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of Blumox DXL Capsule may cause lightheadedness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a Blumox DXL Capsule dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose on time. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take Blumox DXL Capsule more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Doxycycline

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Live cholera vaccine

Dicumarol

Tetracycline

Disease interactions

Mononucleosis

People with mononucleosis (kissing disease) may develop a maculopapular skin rash after 5-10 days of treatment with this medicine that resolves within days of discontinuing the use. Blumox DXL Capsule may not be appropriate medicine in people with mononucleosis.

Colitis

Blumox DXL Capsule can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore, use this medicine with extreme caution if you have colitis (swelling of the colon's inner lining).

Kidney Disease

Special consideration is needed while receiving Blumox DXL Capsule due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Urine Sugar Test

Report the use of Blumox DXL Capsule prior to the test. This medicine may give a false-positive result for the presence of glucose/sugar in your urine.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Blumox DXL Capsule orally with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach. Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may lead to a recurrence of the infection making it difficult to treat. Diarrhoea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics (good bacteria that keep you healthy) along with Blumox DXL Capsule may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. Stop taking Blumox DXL Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it. Do not crush, open or chew Blumox DXL Capsule in your mouth.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Blumox DXL Capsule is an antibiotic combination containing Amoxycillin and Dicloxacillin. Both antibiotics work by blocking certain processes that help the bacteria to form new cell walls. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of bacteria and eventually kills them.
Legal Status

Banned

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Aminopenicillins, Penicillinase resistant penicillins

Schedule

Schedule H

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