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About Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called 'antibiotics' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' which treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. 

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule contains two antibiotics, namely: Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.
 
The dose and duration of Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule may vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any unpleasant side-effects/interactions.

Uses of Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Take Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule 30-60minutes before meals as food may cause reduced absorption. Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Oral liquid/syrup/suspension/drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Dry syrup: Check the label for directions before use. Add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake vigorously. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Reconstituted suspension/syrup should be used within five days of preparation.

Medicinal Benefits

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called penicillins. Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule is composed of two antibiotics, namely: ampicillin and cloxacillin. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.

Storage

Keep Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease stomach pressure and facilitate digestion.
  • Include fibre-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to promote regular bowel movements and support gut health.
  • During severe stomach pain episodes, opt for easily digestible foods such as rice, toast, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Identify and limit foods that exacerbate symptoms, including spicy, greasy, caffeinated, acidic, and high-sugar foods.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help your digestion.
  • Properly chew food to break down particles and reduce stomach strain.
  • Participate in moderate exercise, such as walking or swimming, to enhance digestion and alleviate discomfort.
  • Avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption, as they might irritate the stomach lining.
  • Avoid wearing tight clothing that may put strain on the abdomen.
  • Raise your head while sleeping to avoid acid reflux.

Drug Warnings

Before starting Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any penicillin antibiotics, kidney/liver problems, infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), or leukaemia (blood cancer). Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor before taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule if you had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics or inflammation of the bowel. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
When BCG vaccine is used with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule with BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers, paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, Consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting to a doctor.
AmpicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule with Cholera, live attenuated together may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Methotrexate with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule can increase the levels and side effects of Methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Side Effects of Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule

  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.

Even if you feel better, it is recommended to complete the course of Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule as prescribed by the doctor as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it in between may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Pseudomembranous colitis (swelling or inflammation of the large intestine) has been reported with the use of antibiotics. If you experience prolonged or significant diarrhoea with abdominal cramps, stop taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule and consult your doctor immediately.

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule may affect certain laboratory test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule.

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule may affect the gut flora leading to decreased oestrogen reabsorption and lowered efficacy of combined oral contraceptives. Use other methods of contraception while on treatment with Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms of bacterial infection include chills, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Limit consuming alcohol while taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule can be taken by breastfeeding mother's or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Cilclox 250mg/250mg Capsule is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.

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