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Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S

Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S

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ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S

Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S belongs to the 'antibiotics' class of drugs, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. It is used to treat various infections like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes), pneumonia (infection in one or both lungs), or staphylococcal infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S contains Dicloxacillin, a penicillin antibiotic. It has bactericidal (ability to kill bacteria) activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic (requires oxygen to survive) and anaerobic (survives with little or no oxygen) bacteria. Dicloxacillin binds to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits cell wall synthesis. 

Use Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S as suggested by the doctor. Your doctor will advise the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. Like all medicines, Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, red or swollen gums, and blisters/ulcers in the mouth. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly. 

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to antibiotics. Please inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney diseases, bleeding disorders, and asthma. Do not use Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S may affect the vaccine's activity. Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S should be used during pregnancy only if the doctor advised you. It is also excreted into breast milk. Hence, it is recommended to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S. 

Uses of Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S

Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S contains Dicloxacillin that belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics. It has a bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. This process further leads to cell lysis or death. Thus, Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S helps treat various bacterial infections. Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S does not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S

  • Heartburn
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Red or swollen gums
  • Allergic reaction
  • Blisters/ulcers in the mouth

Drug Warnings

If you have a history of any asthma, kidney disease, stomach problems (nausea, vomiting, digestive issues), bleeding disorders, and heart or liver diseases. Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S. Therefore, please undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD if you experience diarrhea following Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S therapy. Let your doctor know if you are undergoing any vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid vaccine) since Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S may affect vaccines' activity. Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S should be used with caution during pregnancy. Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S is also excreted into breast milk. Please seek medical advice if you are breastfeeding before taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S. Sometimes, antibiotic medications can cause antibiotic resistance. In such cases, your doctor may prescribe other antibiotics, you are not resistant to. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), and antibiotics (tetracycline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S to prevent unpleasant side-effects, such as nausea and vomiting.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S, let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, bleeding disorders, asthma, heart or liver diseases, and are undergoing dialysis treatment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • METHOTREXATE
  • TETRACYCLINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections. 

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during therapy. 
  • Penicillin antibiotics are easily removed during dialysis; hence let your doctor know if you are undergoing dialysis treatment so that the dose can be scheduled after the dialysis.
  • Dicloxacillin may also affect liver function tests and urine glucose tests. Hence inform your doctor beforehand if you are using Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness. 

Country of origin

INDIA
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FAQs

Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S contains Dicloxacillin. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and causes cell lysis or death. Thus, Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S helps in treating various bacterial infections.
Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any medical history of asthma, kidney disease, stomach problems (nausea, vomiting, digestive issues), bleeding disorders, and heart or liver diseases.
Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
It is recommended to complete the course of Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections. Continue taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S for as long as your doctor has prescribed to treat your condition effectually.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S to prevent unpleasant side-effects, such as nausea and vomiting.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known if Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S is excreted into the breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S affects your ability to drive and operating machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed. If you experience any dizziness after taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S, do not drive or operate any machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S. Your doctor will prescribe Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S only if the benefits outweigh the risk.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S, please inform your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S only if the benefits outweigh the risk.

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Children

Caution

Betoclox-500 Cap 10'S is to be given to children only when prescribed by the doctor.

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