Staphonex 500mg Capsule
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Staphonex 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue, bones and joints, and blood.
Staphonex 500mg Capsule is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. It is best taken on an empty stomach. This will make the medicine more effective. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type of medicine.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, and indigestion. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Uses of Staphonex Capsule
Benefits of Staphonex Capsule
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Staphonex 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It kills the bacteria causing the infection and treats your infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. You must continue the treatment as prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Staphonex Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Staphonex
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Exanthema
How to use Staphonex Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Staphonex 500mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Staphonex Capsule works
Staphonex 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. This treats your infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Staphonex 500mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Staphonex 500mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Staphonex 500mg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
SAFE
Staphonex 500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Staphonex 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Staphonex 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Staphonex 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Staphonex 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Staphonex Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Staphonex 500mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Staphonex 500mg Capsule for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- You have been prescribed Staphonex 500mg Capsule for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- It is given by an injection into a vein or muscle, or via a drip into a vein.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Penicillins {Antibiotic analog of cloxacillin}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Staphonex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Flucloxacillin Sodium. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days af
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Flucloxacillin Sodium. Please consult your doctor. Flucloxacillin Sodium may redu
Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Co-administration may cause a reduction in blood levels of Ka
Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Co-administration may cause a reduction in blood levels of St
Your doctor may monitor your creatinine clearance along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Flucloxacillin Sodium may slow down the removal of
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Staphonex 500mg Capsule
Thrice A Day
45%
Four Times A *
32%
Twice A Day
19%
Once A Day
4%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Staphonex Capsule for?
Bacterial inf*
80%
Others
20%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
56%
Average
44%
What were the side-effects while using Staphonex 500mg Capsule?
No Side Effec*
40%
Diarrhea
20%
Nausea
20%
Vomiting
20%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Staphonex Capsule?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Staphonex 500mg Capsule on price
Expensive
67%
Not Expensive
22%
Average
11%
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Marketer details
Name: Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Fusion House, Plot No. 22, H.No 8-2-350/B, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500034
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Staphonex 500mg Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: January, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Staphonex 500mg Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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4.0 capsules in 1 strip
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