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Virox 150mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Virox 150mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in resolving most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and thus resolves the symptoms.
Virox 150mg Tablet should be taken orally on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as 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.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Virox 150mg Tablet should be taken orally on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as 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.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Virox Tablet
Side effects of Virox Tablet
Common
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Allergy
How to use Virox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Virox 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Virox Tablet works
Virox 150mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Virox 150mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virox 150mg Tablet 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.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virox 150mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Virox 150mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virox 150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Virox 150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Virox 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Virox 150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Virox Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Virox 150mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Virox 150mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
- Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Virox 150mg Tablet.
- 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.
- Stop taking Virox 150mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Virox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
What are you using Virox Tablet for?
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*Bacterial skin infections
FAQs
Q. Is Virox safe?
Virox is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Virox treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Virox can be used to treat lower urinary tract infections i.e. infections of the urinary bladder and urethra. However, please consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition as it is important to diagnose the infection before starting antibiotics.
Q. Can the use of Virox cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Virox can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. How long does Virox takes to work?
Usually, Virox starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Virox?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Virox when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Virox and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Can the use of Virox cause infertility?
There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Virox will cause infertility in males or females.
Q. Is Virox an antibiotic?
Virox is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Virox prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.
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