Amoxicillin + Dicloxacillin + Lactobacillus

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Amoxicillin + Dicloxacillin + Lactobacillus is available for oral administration in the form of tablets and capsules.

• This combination is also available as a dry syrup or suspension that is reconstituted with water before administration.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for use in adults and children above the age of 12 years.

Contraindications

• Amoxicillin + Dicloxacillin + Lactobacillus is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to any of its components, including penicillin-type antibiotics.

• It should not be used in patients with a history of severe allergic reactions to antibiotics.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with anticoagulants (such as warfarin and dabigatran), cytotoxic agents (like methotrexate and leflunomide), and uricosuric agents (such as probenecid and allopurinol).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medicine may cause severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or skin rash. If you suspect an overdose, immediately contact your doctor.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is near the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule, do not double up the dose to make up for the missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless, resolving when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For managing nausea or an upset stomach, it might help to take medicine with food.

• To manage diarrhoea, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness in some people. If you experience these side effects, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Amoxicillin + Dicloxacillin + Lactobacillus should be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding only if needed and under a doctor's supervision.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution should be exercised in patients with kidney diseases or liver diseases, as this medicine may need to be used with adjustments in dose or frequency.

• It should also be used with caution in patients with a history of allergies or asthma due to the risk of severe allergic reactions.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain good hydration throughout the day, especially when experiencing diarrhoea.

• Incorporate probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt into your diet to promote gut health.

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