Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus
About
Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus is a combination of three medicines: Amoxicillin, Dicloxacillin, and Lactobacillus. Amoxicillin and Dicloxacillin are antibiotics, and they show bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. They work by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. Lactobacillus is used as a probiotic. It helps balance the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections. Together, Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus helps in treating bacterial infections and coping with the antibiotic's side effect, i.e. infectious diarrhoea.
You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus are heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, mouth ulcers, and red or swollen gums. These side-effects usually go away without any medical attention. However, consult a doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.
Do not take Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially penicillin). Before taking Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus, inform your doctor if you have asthma, a stomach illness (nausea, vomiting, or digestive problems), short bowel syndrome (physical or functional loss of small intestine), liver disease, kidney disease, glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), a bleeding disorder, weak immune system (by disease or using medicine), and history of antibiotic-induced diarrhoea. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills, as Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus may decrease these pills' efficacy. Do not take Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus on your own as self-medication, as it may cause antibiotic resistance (failure of antibiotics to act against bacterial infections).
Uses of Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus
Medicinal Benefits
Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus is a combination of three medicines: Amoxicillin, Dicloxacillin, and Lactobacillus. Amoxicillin and Dicloxacillin are antibiotics, and they show bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. They are broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotics that act against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. They work by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. Lactobacillus is used as a probiotic. It helps in balancing the number of beneficial bacteria (E-coli) in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) occurred due to antibiotic or infections. It also helps in the treatment of diarrhoea (water loss) and cramps caused by harmful E. Coli bacteria. Together, Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus helps in treating bacterial infections and coping with the antibiotic's side effect, i.e. infectious diarrhoea.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Bloating or gas
- Blisters or ulcers in your mouth
- Red or swollen gums
- Trouble swallowing
- Abnormal liver function tests
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus if you are allergic to penicillins, cephalosporins, other antibiotics, or other allergens. It is advised not to take self-medicate antibiotics as it may cause antibiotic resistance (failure of antibiotics to act against bacterial infections). Inform your doctor if you have mononucleosis or glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), as you may be more prone to developing a skin rash. Your symptoms may improve before the bacterial infection is completely cured. Therefore, it is always advised to complete the course of therapy. If you notice bloody diarrhoea or have urination problems while using Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus, consult a doctor immediately.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus may interact with other antibiotics, anti-gout medication (probenecid and allopurinol), blood thinners (warfarin), immunosuppressants, steroid medicines (prednisone, dexamethasone, and methylprednisolone, etc.)
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus should be used with caution in patients with asthma, a stomach illness (nausea, vomiting, or digestive problems), short bowel syndrome (physical or functional loss of small intestine), liver disease, kidney disease, glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), bleeding disorders, weak immune system (by disease or using medicine), and history of antibiotic-induced diarrhoea.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionConsumption of alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects.
Pregnancy
cautionAmoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus is a category B medicine and may not cause any harmful effects to the fetus. However, Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus should be used only when the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionAmoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus may pass through the breastmilk. So, Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
safe if prescribedAmoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus may affect your ability to drive.
Liver
cautionAmoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionAmoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
cautionAmoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus should be used with caution in children below 12 years. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, buttermilk, 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 antibiotics' absorption.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
- Avoid usage of tobacco.
- To cure your condition effectually complete the full course of Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus even though you find symptomatic relief.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply 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 of 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. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infections.
Infectious diarrhoea or dysentery (water loss): It is an intestinal infection marked by symptoms like diarrhoea, cramps, vomiting, nausea, and fever. It mainly occurs due to contaminated food and water. Infectious diarrhoea is also known as gastroenteritis which is the gastrointestinal tract's inflammation (stomach and intestine). The most common cause of infectious diarrhoea is an imbalance of the E Coli bacteria in the intestine.
FAQs
Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus is a combination of three medicines: Amoxicillin, Dicloxacillin, and Lactobacillus. Amoxicillin and Dicloxacillin are antibiotics, and they show bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. They work by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. Lactobacillus is used as a probiotic. It helps in balancing the number of beneficial bacteria (E-coli) in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) occurred due to antibiotic or infections. Together, Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus helps in treating bacterial infections and coping with the antibiotic's side effect, i.e. infectious diarrhoea.
Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus may not cause diarrhoea as it contains lactobacillus. Lactobacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have killed due to infections or with the use of antibiotics.
Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus is probably safe at recommended doses when prescribed by a doctor in patients with diabetes.
The common side-effects of Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus are heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, mouth ulcers, and red or swollen gums. These side-effects usually go away without any medical attention after discontinuation of antibiotics.
Amoxicillin+dicloxacillin+lactobacillus is usually well-tolerated and can also improve lung function when given to treat bacterial infections or flare-up symptoms in patients with asthma.
