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Blumox-Plus Capsule

Manufactured byBLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsAmoxycillin (250 mg) + Cloxacillin (250 mg)
Description
Blumox-Plus Capsule is an antibiotic combination of Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections of your lungs, throat, ear, sinuses, skin, heart, urinary tract and bone. Blumox-Plus Capsule is not recommended for treating a common cold, flu, or other viral infections because it is not effective in treating these infections. This medicine works by killing the bacteria by damaging its protective covering (cell wall). Blumox-Plus Capsule shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and headache. If you notice that any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen, seek a doctor's consultation at the earliest. Stop this medicine and immediately report to your doctor in case you develop an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties. Blumox-Plus Capsule can be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity and location of the infection. Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection. Blumox-Plus Capsule is safe for you when you share your entire medical and medication history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Blumox-Plus Capsule

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Sore mouth and tongue
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Excessive air or gas in stomach
  • Wheezing (Whistling sound made while breathing)
  • Rash
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Unsual tiredness or weakness
  • Easy bruising and bleeding
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Altered sense of taste

Uses of Blumox-Plus Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Osteomyelitis
  • Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Ear Infection
  • Skin or soft tissue infection
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Endocarditis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Blumox-Plus Capsule starts showing its action within 1 hour of taking it orally.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Blumox-Plus Capsule lasts for an average duration of 8-9 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-Plus Capsule has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Blumox-Plus Capsule should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Blumox-Plus Capsule is known to pass into the breastmilk. Traces of this medicine may harm your infant. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Blumox-Plus Capsule if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Seek a doctor's consultation 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-Plus Capsule should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Blumox-Plus Capsule is known to pass into the breastmilk. Traces of this medicine may harm your infant. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.
General warnings

Diarrhoea

Blumox-Plus Capsule can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in the 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-Plus Capsule, even if your condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Long-term therapy

Close monitoring of kidney function, liver function, and blood counts is recommended during long-term therapy with Blumox-Plus Capsule.

Allergic Reaction

Blumox-Plus Capsule is likely to cause moderate-to-severe allergic reactions and the likelihood is very high if there is a known antibiotic allergy.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take Blumox-Plus 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 give Blumox-Plus 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

Live cholera vaccine

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis (kissing disease) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is spread through saliva. People with mononucleosis may develop a maculopapular skin rash (flat and small raised bumps on the skin) after 5-10 days of treatment with Blumox-Plus Capsule and resolves within days of discontinuing the use. Blumox-Plus Capsule may not be appropriate medicine if there is an incidence of mononucleosis.

Kidney Disease

Blumox-Plus Capsule is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. If you are diagnosed with kidney diseases, special consideration is needed while taking Blumox-Plus Capsule due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

Colitis

Blumox-Plus Capsule can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Blumox-Plus Capsule with extreme caution if there are gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of your colon), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Urine Sugar Test

Blumox-Plus Capsule is moved out from the body via urine. High urine concentrations of Blumox-Plus Capsule might give a false-positive result for the urine sugar test (test to determine the presence of glucose). Inform your doctor or lab technician about the use of Blumox-Plus Capsule before doing this test.
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-Plus Capsule with food to avoid an upset stomach. Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhoea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Blumox-Plus Capsule may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. Stop taking Blumox-Plus 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 break, crush or chew the capsule in your mouth.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Blumox-Plus Capsule is an antibiotic combination of Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. This medicine works by interfering with 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

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Classification

Category

Aminopenicillins, Penicillinase resistant penicillins

Schedule

Schedule H

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