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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

About Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is used to prevent and treat different types of bacterial infections like chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), ear/nose/throat (ENT) infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, leg ulcers, gum ulcers, and dental infections, and pressure sores. Besides this, it is also used with various antibiotics like clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. Pyroli bacteria.

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's has a similar method of killing bacteria as penicillin. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. 

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is available in oral tablets, capsules and syrup dosage forms. You should take the syrup form of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's as your doctor advises. The tablet or capsule form of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Most bacterial infections get treated within one week, while some conditions might take longer. So, it would be best if you tried to complete the prescribed dosage. During the treatment with Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's, you may observe some common side effects like feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolve after some time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know. Prolonged intake of the liquid form of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's may cause temporary staining of teeth (especially in children) that can be removed by brushing.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's without doctor's advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not use Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's to rule out any side effects. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

Uses of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E Coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H Pyroli bacteria. And if combined with antibiotics like clarithromycin and acidity, medicine like lansoprazole help reduce the symptoms of duodenum ulcer. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow the whole tablet/capsule with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in the dose prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's

  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Serious allergic reactions may be reported in patients taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's, including raised itchy skin rashes, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. Taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases. Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate) may severely interact with Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's. Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease or viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. An intake of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's interact with penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drug (methotrexate).

Drug-Food Interactions: Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work to dampen the effect of antibiotics.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's should not be given in the condition of colitis, glandular fever, and chronic kidney disease. Colitis is characterized by severe diarrhoea and abdominal cramps associated with the passage of mucous and blood via stool or vomiting.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • COUMADIN
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • PROBENECID
  • METHOTREXATE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After taking the full course of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's, probiotics should be taken to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can restore the intestine's good bacteria stink.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's in fighting off infections.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.

About Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is used to prevent and treat different types of bacterial infections like chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), ear/nose/throat (ENT) infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, leg ulcers, gum ulcers, and dental infections, and pressure sores. Besides this, it is also used with various antibiotics like clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. Pyroli bacteria.

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's has a similar method of killing bacteria as penicillin. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. 

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is available in oral tablets, capsules and syrup dosage forms. You should take the syrup form of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's as your doctor advises. The tablet or capsule form of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Most bacterial infections get treated within one week, while some conditions might take longer. So, it would be best if you tried to complete the prescribed dosage. During the treatment with Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's, you may observe some common side effects like feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolve after some time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know. Prolonged intake of the liquid form of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's may cause temporary staining of teeth (especially in children) that can be removed by brushing.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's without doctor's advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not use Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's to rule out any side effects. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

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Uses of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E Coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H Pyroli bacteria. And if combined with antibiotics like clarithromycin and acidity, medicine like lansoprazole help reduce the symptoms of duodenum ulcer. Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

Side Effects of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's

  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Diarrhoea

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow the whole tablet/capsule with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in the dose prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Serious allergic reactions may be reported in patients taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's, including raised itchy skin rashes, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. Taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases. Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate) may severely interact with Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's. Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease or viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. An intake of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • COUMADIN
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • PROBENECID
  • METHOTREXATE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After taking the full course of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's, probiotics should be taken to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can restore the intestine's good bacteria stink.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Blumox 250 mg DT Tablet 15's in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.

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